used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Still he asked: “Honest, is it burning?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
the act of burning something
From this reading Still he asked: “Honest, is it burning?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
travel across or pass over
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “The sawdust pile is truly on fire!”
foolingadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪŋ/
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Still he asked: “Honest, is it burning?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still he asked: “Honest, is it burning?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still he asked: “Honest, is it burning?”
Janet
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From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
a particular point in time
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
many times at short intervals
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The sawdust pile is truly on fire!”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading “The sawdust pile is truly on fire!”
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
sawdustnounUS /ˈsɔːdʌst/
fine particles of wood made by sawing wood
From this reading “The sawdust pile is truly on fire!”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he asked: “Honest, is it burning?”
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “The sawdust pile is truly on fire!”
a fact that has been verified
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TROUBLE HAS A RIDE For a moment or two Teddy thought his sister was “pretending,” as she often did, or that she was “fooling” him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Cross my heart it is!” answered Janet, this being the strongest way she had of letting her brother know it was the truth she was speaking.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But she seemed so much in earnest as he looked at her that he could not but believe what she said was true.
