plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
(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 So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I haven't been grateful at all."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading "`Strangers, and without money, she fed and cheered us.'
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
Delphine's
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From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
true confidential information
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading "`Strangers, and without money, she fed and cheered us.'
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading I haven't been grateful at all."
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
haven't
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From this reading I haven't been grateful at all."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
I've
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From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
and nothing more
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "`Strangers, and without money, she fed and cheered us.'
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
To recall to mind.
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
cut with a saw
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
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 And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading "`Strangers, and without money, she fed and cheered us.'
Susan
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From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
up to a particular time
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "`Strangers, and without money, she fed and cheered us.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
at the time that
From this reading Now that is just exactly what Monsieur did for me when I first saw him," thought Susan; "and all I've done in return is to laugh at him and give him trouble.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And in particular all the details of Delphine's story came back to her, and the earnest gratitude with which she had talked of Mrs Jones' kindness.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "`Strangers, and without money, she fed and cheered us.'
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading So it was not till broad daylight the next morning that she began to think over her adventures, and to remember all the wonderful things that had happened the day before.
