accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading What’s come to you?” cried the spinster, in astonishment.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
Becky
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From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
BECKY'S
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From this reading BECKY’S NEW BIRTH.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading BECKY’S NEW BIRTH.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “Goodness gracious, child!
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What’s come to you?” cried the spinster, in astonishment.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading What’s come to you?” cried the spinster, in astonishment.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
dealingsnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋz/
social or verbal interchange (usually followed by “with”)
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
the act of departing
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading “Goodness gracious, child!
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading “Goodness gracious, child!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
Hulda
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From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What’s come to you?” cried the spinster, in astonishment.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading BECKY’S NEW BIRTH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
spinsternounUS /ˈspɪnstər/
an elderly unmarried woman
From this reading What’s come to you?” cried the spinster, in astonishment.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
ThompsonsnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsənz/
plural of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading On the departure of the Thompsons, she marched into the kitchen, and surprised Aunt Hulda by pulling the table into the middle of the floor, spreading the cloth, and arranging the dishes for supper.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
tomboyhood
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From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
What's
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From this reading What’s come to you?” cried the spinster, in astonishment.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Into the life thus accidentally opened to her, Becky dashed with the same vigor and determination which had characterized her dealings with the sports of tomboyhood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What’s come to you?” cried the spinster, in astonishment.
