used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
how long something has existed
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
banishmentnounUS /ˈbænɪʃmənt/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
CentennialnounUS /senˈteniəl/
the 100th anniversary (or the celebration of it)
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
christenedverbUS /ˈkrɪsənd/
past form of “christen” — administer baptism to
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
circulatingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪŋ/
passing from one to another
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
Cobb
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From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
countersignnoun
a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
demoralizedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzd/
made less hopeful or enthusiastic
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
evacuationnounUS /ɪˌvækjəˈweɪʃən/
the act of removing the contents of something
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
ExpositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
the act of giving
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
love'snounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
a female domestic
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
engage in
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
meeknessnoun
the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
mountingnounUS /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
not any; not one
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
and nothing more
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
rebelnounUS /ˈrebəl/
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
retreatednounUS /riˈtriːtəd/
people who have retreated
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
cut with a saw
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
siegenounUS /siːdʒ/
the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
a special situation
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
TipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
vigilantadjectiveUS /ˈvɪdʒələnt/
carefully observant or attentive; on the lookout for possible danger
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
look attentively
From this reading Aunt Maria had her suspicions and kept a vigilant watch, she and her maid Cobb mounting guard by turns.
at the time that
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading John meanwhile was circulating briskly through the city, and showing such ardent interest in the approaching Exposition that his mates christened him "Centennial Harris;" while the higher powers felt that they had done a good thing in giving him the job, and increased his salary to make sure of so excellent a servant.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Parker, finding that "no surrender" was the countersign, raised the siege and retreated in good order, though a trifle demoralized in dignity when he looked back during the evacuation and saw Tip bolt upright in the end window, with the rebel flag proudly displayed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
womanfully
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From this reading Dolly "stood to her guns" womanfully, and not only chose to go "home," but prepared for her banishment with an outward meekness and an inward joy which made each hour memorable.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
but in spite of that
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _PEACE IS DECLARED._ The age of miracles is not over yet, and our young people wrought several during those three days; for in love's vocabulary there is no such word as fail.
