(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 All the way to Chudstone Emmeline laughed and chattered eagerly.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
for the reason that
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
chattered
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From this reading All the way to Chudstone Emmeline laughed and chattered eagerly.
Chudstone
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From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading All the way to Chudstone Emmeline laughed and chattered eagerly.
Emmeline
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From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Kitty went with her as far as the station.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
GINGERnounUS /ˈdʒɪndʒər/
perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
the act of departing
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
and nothing more
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Kitty went with her as far as the station.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading All the way to Chudstone Emmeline laughed and chattered eagerly.
the act of departing
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
and nothing more
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
Micky
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From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
not any; not one
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
without much difficulty
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
cut with a saw
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
in the near future
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Kitty went with her as far as the station.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Kitty went with her as far as the station.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had pleaded to be allowed to do so, and Emmeline consented the more readily because she was glad just then to have other company than that of her own thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GREEN GINGER LAND As soon as dinner was over Emmeline set out for Chudstone, for it was from there that she meant to start on her expedition in search of Micky.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All the way to Chudstone Emmeline laughed and chattered eagerly.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Kitty went with her as far as the station.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kitty went with her as far as the station.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The servants saw the two girls leaving the house together, but took it for granted that they were merely going to play in the wood, so no awkward questions were asked.
