used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
on or to one side
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
cracklingnounUS /ˈkræklɪŋ/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jennie put down her silk, which she was patiently trying to untangle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
howledverbUS /haʊld/
past form of “howl” — emit long loud cries
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
hushedadjectiveUS /hʌʃt/
in a softened tone
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
Jennie
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From this reading Jennie put down her silk, which she was patiently trying to untangle.
and nothing more
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
LillienounUS /ˈlɪli/
British actress (born in Canada) (1898-1989)
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
moanedverbUS /moʊnd/
past form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading Jennie put down her silk, which she was patiently trying to untangle.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Jennie put down her silk, which she was patiently trying to untangle.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
Rosie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jennie put down her silk, which she was patiently trying to untangle.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Jennie put down her silk, which she was patiently trying to untangle.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
slylyadverbUS /ˈslaɪli/
in an artful manner
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
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 “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
TannounUS /tæn/
a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “It is just the time for a story!” suggested Lillie, slyly, and—“Oh, please do,” began Rosie, while Frank and Jennie started forward eagerly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jennie put down her silk, which she was patiently trying to untangle.
hard to endure
From this reading Jennie put down her silk, which she was patiently trying to untangle.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
untangleverbUS /ənˈtæŋɡəl/
release from entanglement of difficulty
From this reading Jennie put down her silk, which she was patiently trying to untangle.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jennie put down her silk, which she was patiently trying to untangle.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sun had gone down; the gay, busy voices of the children were hushed as twilight came on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jennie put down her silk, which she was patiently trying to untangle.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
whistledverbUS /ˈwɪsəld/
past form of “whistle” — make whistling sounds
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
wintryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪntri/
characteristic of or occurring in winter
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lillie laid aside her stocking, and Rosie crept to Miss Lane, putting her brown head on the lady’s knee, while Frank stretched himself with Tan on the rug before the crackling fire.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The wind whistled and howled and moaned, the sky was gray and wintry; but within doors everything was comfortable and nice.
