used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
BURGLARSnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
choresnounUS /tʃɔːrz/
plural of “chore” — a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or for a specific fee
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
climbverbUS /klaɪm/
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading There was a moment of dead silence in the room.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
GLORIANA'S
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From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
housekeepersnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpərz/
plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
hustleverbUS /ˈhʌsəl/
cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a moment of dead silence in the room.
incredulousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredʒələs/
not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
Let's
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From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
Mercedes
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From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was a moment of dead silence in the room.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
mystifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪd/
totally perplexed and mixed up
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a moment of dead silence in the room.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
peaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
questioninglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
worried and uneasy
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
move upward
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was a moment of dead silence in the room.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading There was a moment of dead silence in the room.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
in the near future
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
that is looked for
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
Susie
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From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
Tabitha
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From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
a special situation
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
look attentively
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
at the time that
From this reading GLORIANA'S BURGLARS There was a glorious moon that night, and as the girls were washing the supper dishes, Tabitha proposed, "Let's go up to the peak when we are through here and watch the moon rise."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Susie looked at Tabitha with incredulous eyes, then glanced questioningly at Mercedes, but the older sister was as much mystified as were the rest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What had come over her to suggest such a thing as an evening stroll, or climb, as it would be if they went up to the peak?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Usually the two inexperienced young housekeepers sought to hustle their restless, boisterous brood into bed as soon as the evening meal had ended and the night's chores were done.
