aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
matters of personal concern
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
BarrowsnounUS /ˈbæroʊz/
plural of “barrow” — the quantity that a barrow will hold
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
Caro
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From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
Dr
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From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
set up or found
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
friskedverbUS /frɪskt/
past form of “frisk” — play boisterously
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
grandpanounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
GRAYSON
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From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
innumerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnuːmərəbəl/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
joyousnessnoun
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
obedientlyadverbUS /oʊˈbiːdiəntli/
in an obedient manner
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
Identical; not different.
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
seminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
spritenounUS /spraɪt/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
carry out
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
precisely as stated
From this reading Aunt Charlotte found it very little trouble in these days to get her brother to take his constitutional.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sight of Caro looking like an autumn sprite in her red jacket, was enough.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GRAYSON HOUSE On pleasant afternoons the president and his little granddaughter were frequently to be seen walking down street together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And the sight of her happy, rosy face, as she frisked about in the fallen leaves, the sound of her merry voice as she asked innumerable questions, made him forget his anxiety over seminary affairs, and before he knew it he was looking up at the blue sky, breathing deeply the delicious air, with something of the same joyousness.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Come grandpa, it is time for our walk,” she would announce, and Dr. Barrows would obediently lay down his pen or his book, and follow.
