used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
ascendverbUS /əˈsend/
travel up
From this reading Dick, the quick and energetic Dick, was half-way up hill Puzzle when his brother and sister were only beginning to ascend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Dick, the quick and energetic Dick, was half-way up hill Puzzle when his brother and sister were only beginning to ascend.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Dick, the quick and energetic Dick, was half-way up hill Puzzle when his brother and sister were only beginning to ascend.
burdensnounUS /ˈbɜːrdənz/
plural of “burden” — an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
CARPETnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading THE CARPET OF HISTORY.
carpetsnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəts/
plural of “carpet” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
Desleys
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From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Dick, the quick and energetic Dick, was half-way up hill Puzzle when his brother and sister were only beginning to ascend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
half-way
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From this reading Dick, the quick and energetic Dick, was half-way up hill Puzzle when his brother and sister were only beginning to ascend.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE CARPET OF HISTORY.
History'snounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
possessive form of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
Lubin
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From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
Nelly
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From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CARPET OF HISTORY.
and nothing more
From this reading Dick, the quick and energetic Dick, was half-way up hill Puzzle when his brother and sister were only beginning to ascend.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
PuzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Dick, the quick and energetic Dick, was half-way up hill Puzzle when his brother and sister were only beginning to ascend.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
on the contrary
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
do one's shopping
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Dick, the quick and energetic Dick, was half-way up hill Puzzle when his brother and sister were only beginning to ascend.
slipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CARPET OF HISTORY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dick, the quick and energetic Dick, was half-way up hill Puzzle when his brother and sister were only beginning to ascend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick, the quick and energetic Dick, was half-way up hill Puzzle when his brother and sister were only beginning to ascend.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading Though the carpets, like the rooms, were but small, they were rather heavy burdens for children in wet and slippery weather.
at the time that
From this reading Dick, the quick and energetic Dick, was half-way up hill Puzzle when his brother and sister were only beginning to ascend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Learning now stood at the top of hill Puzzle, watching Dick, Lubin, and Nelly, returning laden with carpets from History's shop.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Learning smiled his own quiet smile, to see the different and characteristic movements of his young charges, the Desleys.
