used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
highly skilled
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
Agnes
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From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
Agnes's
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From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
anybody's
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From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
clearestadjectiveUS /ˈklɪrɪst/
superlative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
every person
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
opinion or judgment
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST WORK.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
immediately past
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
legibleadjectiveUS /ˈledʒəbəl/
(of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
for more time
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
informal terms for a mother
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
not any; not one
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
possession of controlling influence
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST WORK.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
a special situation
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And, indeed, there it was upon the fair and legible page, in Agnes’s best and clearest handwriting, “The End.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Now,” said Agnes, throwing down her pen with a cry of triumph--“now, look here, everybody--it is done at last.”
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading So now it was no longer in progress, to be smiled and wondered over, but an actual thing, accomplished and complete, out of anybody’s power to check or to alter.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE FIRST WORK.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She had written it with girlish delight, and importance worthy the occasion; and with admiring eyes Mamma and Marian looked upon the momentous words--The End!
