used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
the state of being absent
From this reading INQUIRING FRIENDS "Distance sometimes endears friendship, and absence sweeteneth it."
from one side of something to the other
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
how long something has existed
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
at or in the front
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INQUIRING FRIENDS "Distance sometimes endears friendship, and absence sweeteneth it."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
aren't
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From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
on or to one side
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
bodilyadverbUS /ˈbɑːdəli/
in bodily form
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
placed in a grave
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
buttercupnounUS /ˈbʌtərkʌp/
any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
a young person of either sex
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
cross-leggedadverb
with the legs crossed
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
a special loved one
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
dearly loved
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading INQUIRING FRIENDS "Distance sometimes endears friendship, and absence sweeteneth it."
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
put on clothes
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
endears
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From this reading INQUIRING FRIENDS "Distance sometimes endears friendship, and absence sweeteneth it."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
moving swiftly
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
friendliestadjectiveUS /ˈfrendliəst/
superlative of “friendly” — characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading INQUIRING FRIENDS "Distance sometimes endears friendship, and absence sweeteneth it."
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading INQUIRING FRIENDS "Distance sometimes endears friendship, and absence sweeteneth it."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
a young female
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
half-finished
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From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
Helmar
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From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
Helmar's
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From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
Howell
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From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
ten 10s
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
INQUIRINGadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading INQUIRING FRIENDS "Distance sometimes endears friendship, and absence sweeteneth it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading INQUIRING FRIENDS "Distance sometimes endears friendship, and absence sweeteneth it."
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
lickverbUS /lɪk/
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
manfullyadverbUS /ˈmænfəli/
in a manful manner; with qualities thought to befit a man
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
come together
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
by chance
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
with speed
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
with low volume
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
without much difficulty
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
with low volume
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading INQUIRING FRIENDS "Distance sometimes endears friendship, and absence sweeteneth it."
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
spanielnounUS /ˈspænjəl/
any of several breeds of small to medium-sized gun dogs with a long silky coat and long frilled ears
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
the season of growth
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
sweeteneth
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From this reading INQUIRING FRIENDS "Distance sometimes endears friendship, and absence sweeteneth it."
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
tossingverbUS /ˈtɔːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
waggingverbUS /ˈwæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading At the sound of Helmar's footsteps the child glanced up quickly, and catching sight of the spaniel advancing manfully with head in air, and tail wagging in friendliest of greetings, she scrambled to her feet, and tossing her half-finished wreath aside, came flying across the lawn to meet him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
at the time that
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Evidently with both it was a case of love at first sight, for the child stooped and picked the dog up bodily in her arms, pressing his face to hers, and calling him by the hundred pet names which spring so readily to the lips of any true woman--whatever her age.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, you dear," she cried softly, "you darling; aren't you a pretty dog!" while the spaniel lay quietly in her arms, only striving to lick her face with his little red tongue.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Howell._ Helmar had covered perhaps half the distance to the house, when ahead of him he caught sight of a little girl, sitting cross-legged under the shade of one of the big elms, her head bent low over the buttercup wreath she was weaving, and at her side a young woman--from her dress, evidently the child's nurse or companion--sitting with her back against the tree, deep buried in her book.
