in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Charlie got another hug for an answer, while Louise said, “Who is it, Daph?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Charlie got another hug for an answer, while Louise said, “Who is it, Daph?
react verbally
From this reading Charlie got another hug for an answer, while Louise said, “Who is it, Daph?
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
cannot
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From this reading It cannot be my father!”
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
Charlie
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From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
Daph
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From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It cannot be my father!”
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Charlie got another hug for an answer, while Louise said, “Who is it, Daph?
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Charlie got another hug for an answer, while Louise said, “Who is it, Daph?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading Charlie got another hug for an answer, while Louise said, “Who is it, Daph?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charlie got another hug for an answer, while Louise said, “Who is it, Daph?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Charlie got another hug for an answer, while Louise said, “Who is it, Daph?
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
Louise
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From this reading Charlie got another hug for an answer, while Louise said, “Who is it, Daph?
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It cannot be my father!”
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
petsnounUS /pets/
plural of “pet” — a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
cut with a saw
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
get rid of
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
term of address for a man
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading “Not exactly,” said Mary, and, as she spoke, Mrs. Ray opened the door, and ushered in Captain Jones.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although her first feeling was disappointment, Daph shed tears of joy as she clasped the hand of the honest captain; her tears, however, brightened into smiles as she saw the approving look the captain bestowed on her pets, as he caught them in his arms.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Charlie got another hug for an answer, while Louise said, “Who is it, Daph?
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
which person or people
From this reading Charlie got another hug for an answer, while Louise said, “Who is it, Daph?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Charlie struggled and fought to be free, shouting, “I like you, sir, but you need not squeeze me so, and rub me with your rough whiskers.”
