used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America by_ THE FERRIS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK The sound was illusive.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one more of the same kind, or a different one
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
BLACKTHORNnoun
a thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits
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the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
BonnieadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
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boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America by_ THE FERRIS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK The sound was illusive.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
CAPSnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
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Charlie
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
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an institution created to conduct business
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America by_ THE FERRIS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK The sound was illusive.
Comtesse
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From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
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all through a period, or at some point within it
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eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
ElizabethannounUS /ˌelɪzəˈbiːθən/
a person who lived during the reign of Elizabeth I
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a division of the United Kingdom
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
FERRIS
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a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
Flambeaunoun
a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
something acquired without compensation
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a young female
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plural of “girl” — a young female
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
How
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illusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːsɪv/
based on or having the nature of an illusion
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America by_ THE FERRIS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK The sound was illusive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
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IrelandnounUS /ˈaɪərlənd/
a republic consisting of 26 of 32 counties comprising the island of Ireland; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1921
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
Josephine
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From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
LILIESnounUS /ˈlɪliz/
plural of “lily” — any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
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past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
Marie
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From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
MEHITABLE
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MIDSUMMERnounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
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MIDWINTERnounUS /ˈmɪˈdwɪntər/
the middle of winter
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used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
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nurseriesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəriz/
plural of “nursery” — a child's room for a baby
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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by chance
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
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past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America by_ THE FERRIS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK The sound was illusive.
PRINTINGnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America by_ THE FERRIS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK The sound was illusive.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
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RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
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a relationship between two lovers
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salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
an educational institution
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schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America by_ THE FERRIS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK The sound was illusive.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America by_ THE FERRIS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK The sound was illusive.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
SwedennounUS /ˈswiːdən/
a Scandinavian kingdom in the eastern part of the Scandinavian Peninsula
From this reading MEHITABLE: The story of a school in Paris THE SILVER TARN: Mehitable in school in England TOTO AND THE GIFT: A French girl comes to New York MIDSUMMER: American young people in Sweden MIDWINTER: Another mystery story of Sweden today WISP: A girl of Dublin RED CAPS AND LILIES: Boys and girls during the French Revolution THISTLE INN: How two girls helped Bonnie Prince Charlie BLACKTHORN: A romance of Elizabethan England and Ireland
TARNnoun
a mountain lake (especially one formed by glaciers)
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tautadjectiveUS /tɔːt/
pulled or drawn tight
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEHITABLE: The story of a school in Paris THE SILVER TARN: Mehitable in school in England TOTO AND THE GIFT: A French girl comes to New York MIDSUMMER: American young people in Sweden MIDWINTER: Another mystery story of Sweden today WISP: A girl of Dublin RED CAPS AND LILIES: Boys and girls during the French Revolution THISTLE INN: How two girls helped Bonnie Prince Charlie BLACKTHORN: A romance of Elizabethan England and Ireland
THISTLEnounUS /ˈθɪsəl/
any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MEHITABLE: The story of a school in Paris THE SILVER TARN: Mehitable in school in England TOTO AND THE GIFT: A French girl comes to New York MIDSUMMER: American young people in Sweden MIDWINTER: Another mystery story of Sweden today WISP: A girl of Dublin RED CAPS AND LILIES: Boys and girls during the French Revolution THISTLE INN: How two girls helped Bonnie Prince Charlie BLACKTHORN: A romance of Elizabethan England and Ireland
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
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the upper part of anything
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
TOTO
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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moved around an axis or center
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading MEHITABLE: The story of a school in Paris THE SILVER TARN: Mehitable in school in England TOTO AND THE GIFT: A French girl comes to New York MIDSUMMER: American young people in Sweden MIDWINTER: Another mystery story of Sweden today WISP: A girl of Dublin RED CAPS AND LILIES: Boys and girls during the French Revolution THISTLE INN: How two girls helped Bonnie Prince Charlie BLACKTHORN: A romance of Elizabethan England and Ireland
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America by_ THE FERRIS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK The sound was illusive.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The call might have come from the landing outside the small salon of Madame la Comtesse, but it had sounded higher up; the schoolroom, perhaps, or the nurseries beyond.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America by_ THE FERRIS PRINTING COMPANY, NEW YORK The sound was illusive.
which person or people
From this reading Flambeau gained the top of a high staircase with a few leaping bounds, ran down a corridor, turned a corner, and almost knocked down his own Marie Josephine, who had been calling him.
WISPnounUS /wɪsp/
a small tuft or lock
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in the company of; together with
From this reading Flambeau listened with every bit of him, his taut, strong body alert with eagerness.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading MEHITABLE: The story of a school in Paris THE SILVER TARN: Mehitable in school in England TOTO AND THE GIFT: A French girl comes to New York MIDSUMMER: American young people in Sweden MIDWINTER: Another mystery story of Sweden today WISP: A girl of Dublin RED CAPS AND LILIES: Boys and girls during the French Revolution THISTLE INN: How two girls helped Bonnie Prince Charlie BLACKTHORN: A romance of Elizabethan England and Ireland
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
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