afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
any thing at all
From this reading "I didn't do anything."
BarkernounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCES IN BOSTON.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
a female human offspring
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
didn't
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From this reading "I didn't do anything."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I didn't do anything."
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading "Oh, it's nothing," said Sam, embarrassed.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCES IN BOSTON.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCES IN BOSTON.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
a man of refinement
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST EXPERIENCES IN BOSTON.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
it's
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From this reading "Oh, it's nothing," said Sam, embarrassed.
Julia
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From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Oh, it's nothing," said Sam, embarrassed.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, it's nothing," said Sam, embarrassed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
StocktonnounUS /ˈstɑːktən/
United States writer (1834-1902)
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
which person or people
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Mamma," said Julia, after the first greeting was over, "this young gentleman is Mr. Sam Barker, who has been very polite to me."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am much indebted to you, Mr. Barker," said Mrs. Stockton, cordially extending her hand, "for your kindness to my daughter."
