used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
adjournverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrn/
close at the end of a session
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
(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 "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERVIEW WITH THE "FAIRIES."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I shall be delighted to follow you," said Fillmore Flagg.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
a small house with a single story
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
greatly pleased
From this reading "I shall be delighted to follow you," said Fillmore Flagg.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
FAIRIESnounUS /ˈferiz/
plural of “fairy” — a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading AN INTERVIEW WITH THE "FAIRIES."
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
Fenwick
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From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
FernnounUS /fɜːrn/
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
FillmorenounUS /ˈfɪlmɔːr/
elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)
From this reading "I shall be delighted to follow you," said Fillmore Flagg.
Flagg
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From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "I shall be delighted to follow you," said Fillmore Flagg.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading AN INTERVIEW WITH THE "FAIRIES."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
and nothing more
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
postponingverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I shall be delighted to follow you," said Fillmore Flagg.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall be delighted to follow you," said Fillmore Flagg.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading "You have excited my curiosity; I am just in the mood to learn all I can about this lovely cottage and its beautiful surroundings."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERVIEW WITH THE "FAIRIES."
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Therefore I propose that we now adjourn to the cool shade of the grounds at the rear of the cottage, postponing the recital of the remainder of my story until this evening."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN INTERVIEW WITH THE "FAIRIES."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fern Fenwick rose from her seat saying: "As it is near sunset, Mr. Flagg, I have something to show you in the way of a surprise, which I wish you to see before it becomes too dark: after having seen it you will better understand why this house was named 'Fairy Fern Cottage.'
