used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
(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 She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
react verbally
From this reading Fairy rapped several times at the front door, but there was no answer; so she walked leisurely around to the side of the house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
boanounUS /ˈboʊə/
a long thin fluffy scarf of feathers or fur
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fairy rapped several times at the front door, but there was no answer; so she walked leisurely around to the side of the house.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
contentedlyadverbUS /kənˈtentədli/
with equanimity
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Fairy rapped several times at the front door, but there was no answer; so she walked leisurely around to the side of the house.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
flower-bordered
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From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
set up or found
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
Hickox
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From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
HICKOXES
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From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading Fairy rapped several times at the front door, but there was no answer; so she walked leisurely around to the side of the house.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
not any; not one
From this reading Fairy rapped several times at the front door, but there was no answer; so she walked leisurely around to the side of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
and nothing more
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
a course of conduct
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
purred
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From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading Fairy rapped several times at the front door, but there was no answer; so she walked leisurely around to the side of the house.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Fairy rapped several times at the front door, but there was no answer; so she walked leisurely around to the side of the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Fairy rapped several times at the front door, but there was no answer; so she walked leisurely around to the side of the house.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Fairy rapped several times at the front door, but there was no answer; so she walked leisurely around to the side of the house.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
not in physical motion
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fairy rapped several times at the front door, but there was no answer; so she walked leisurely around to the side of the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Fairy rapped several times at the front door, but there was no answer; so she walked leisurely around to the side of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading THE HICKOXES AT HOME On Wednesday morning Fairy declared her intention of visiting Mrs. Hickox.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She carried her kitten with her, and danced gaily along the road, singing as she went.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She found the house without any trouble, as it was the only one in sight; and opening the front gate, she walked up the flower-bordered path to the house, still singing loudly.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore the kitten around her neck as a sort of boa, and this seemed to be a satisfactory arrangement to all concerned, for the kitten purred contentedly.
