used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
abruptadjectiveUS /əˈbrʌpt/
marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
Agnes
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From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
aislesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
Alice-doll
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From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
any thing at all
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What kind of noise?” asked Tess, mildly curious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Catch Agnes Kenway, the “beauty sister,” ever doing anything to spoil her hands!
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
burrnounUS /bɜːr/
seed vessel having hooks or prickles
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
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chestnutadjectiveUS /ˈtʃesnʌt/
(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
chestnutsnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading “What kind of noise?” asked Tess, mildly curious.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
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DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
at any time
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with resolute determination
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
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perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
the act of retaining something
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
Kenway
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having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “What kind of noise?” asked Tess, mildly curious.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading “What kind of noise?” asked Tess, mildly curious.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
pricklyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪkli/
very irritable
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
express in words
From this reading “Say!
a female person who has the same parents as another person
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the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
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(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
Tess
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From this reading “What kind of noise?” asked Tess, mildly curious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I HEAR A NOISE” “I hear a noise,” declared Dot, holding her Alice-doll more firmly and staring all about into the aisles of the chestnut grove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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precisely as stated
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What kind of noise?” asked Tess, mildly curious.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Where does the sound come from?” demanded Agnes in her abrupt way, but very carefully picking brown chestnuts out of a prickly burr—and with gloves on one may be sure.
