aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading What’d the lawyer chap tell yo’ about him?”
(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 Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
Barney
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From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
propose a payment
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
the two together, not just one
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
a boy or man
From this reading What’d the lawyer chap tell yo’ about him?”
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
furrowedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːroʊd/
having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
galnounUS /ɡæl/
United States liquid unit equal to 4 quarts or 3.785 liters
From this reading “Who is your pa, Rilly gal?
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
goodbyenounUS /ˌɡʊdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Muriel shook her head.
heedingverbUS /ˈhiːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What’d the lawyer chap tell yo’ about him?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
instrumentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnstrəˈmentəl/
relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who is your pa, Rilly gal?
jostlingnounUS /ˈdʒɑːsəlɪŋ/
the act of jostling (forcing your way by pushing)
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading What’d the lawyer chap tell yo’ about him?”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
long-lost
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From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
Muriel
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From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
on one occasion
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
panounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading “Who is your pa, Rilly gal?
Rilla
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From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
Rilly
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From this reading “Who is your pa, Rilly gal?
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Muriel shook her head.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
express in words
From this reading What’d the lawyer chap tell yo’ about him?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
voyagersnounUS /ˈvɔɪɪdʒərz/
plural of “voyager” — a traveler to a distant land (especially one who travels by sea)
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
What'd
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From this reading What’d the lawyer chap tell yo’ about him?”
which person or people
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Doctor Winslow had at once wired the good news to the old man who had been instrumental in finding the girl’s long-lost father and his deeply furrowed, weather-beaten face shone with joy as he held out his arms to Rilla, heeding not at all the jostling throng of voyagers who were eager to board the greater steamer.
yo
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From this reading What’d the lawyer chap tell yo’ about him?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Who is your pa, Rilly gal?
Zoeth
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From this reading To the surprised delight of Muriel, both Uncle Barney and little Zoeth were at the boat to bid her goodbye.
