used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front 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 AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was slight and wizened, and stood straight.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
authoritativeadjectiveUS /əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv/
having authority or ascendancy or influence
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her face was deeply wrinkled and her hair was snowy white.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But her face was deeply wrinkled and her hair was snowy white.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
ECHOverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
expectantadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektənt/
marked by eager anticipation
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But her face was deeply wrinkled and her hair was snowy white.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
furrowedadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːroʊd/
having long narrow shallow depressions (as grooves or wrinkles) in the surface
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading But her face was deeply wrinkled and her hair was snowy white.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But her face was deeply wrinkled and her hair was snowy white.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
patheticallyadverbUS /pəˈθetɪkəli/
in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
express in words
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was slight and wizened, and stood straight.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading She was slight and wizened, and stood straight.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading But her face was deeply wrinkled and her hair was snowy white.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She was slight and wizened, and stood straight.
successive (without a break)
From this reading She was slight and wizened, and stood straight.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
trimverbUS /trɪm/
remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
precisely as stated
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
a Caucasian
From this reading AN ECHO OF THE WAR Having satisfied himself beyond all doubt that this little white house was the proper destination of the letter, Joshua Hicks administered an authoritative knock on the front door.
which person or people
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
wizenedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzənd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading She was slight and wizened, and stood straight.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The response came in the form of a queer little old lady, who wore a very expectant look, a look almost pathetically expectant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was something about her trim, erect little figure and white locks and furrowed cheeks which aroused sympathy; it would be hard to say why.
wrinkledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪŋkəld/
marked by wrinkles
From this reading But her face was deeply wrinkled and her hair was snowy white.
