AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
Agatha
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From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
Agatha's
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From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading No bad news by the post, is it?'
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
boilverbUS /bɔɪl/
come to the boiling point and change from a liquid to vapor
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading She turned round and faced Elfie with pale cheeks.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
Elfie
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From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading She turned round and faced Elfie with pale cheeks.
set up or found
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
highest in quality
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No bad news by the post, is it?'
JoysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
kettlenounUS /ˈketəl/
a metal pot for stewing or boiling; usually has a lid
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
LegacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You look quite scared!
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
information about recent and important events
From this reading No bad news by the post, is it?'
not any; not one
From this reading No bad news by the post, is it?'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading She turned round and faced Elfie with pale cheeks.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading No bad news by the post, is it?'
Procter
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From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading You look quite scared!
without much difficulty
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading She turned round and faced Elfie with pale cheeks.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading You look quite scared!
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
tableclothnounUS /ˈteɪbəlklɔːθ/
a covering spread over a dining table
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
carry out
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She turned round and faced Elfie with pale cheeks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
at the time that
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
a Caucasian
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Agatha's Legacy One by one, bright gifts from Heaven, Joys are sent thee here below; Take them readily when given, Ready, too, to let them go.'--_Adelaide Procter._ 'Why, Agatha, what is the matter?
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elfie asked the question one morning as she came into the dining-room to breakfast, and found Agatha staring out of the window with troubled eyes, and letting the brass kettle boil over on the white tablecloth with the greatest indifference.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You look quite scared!
