the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
react verbally
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “Dear, dear Miss Faith, whatever has been happening?” enquired Ruth, anxiously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
BEENauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “YOU’VE NEVER BEEN QUARRELLING.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear, dear Miss Faith, whatever has been happening?” enquired Ruth, anxiously.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
enquired
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From this reading “Dear, dear Miss Faith, whatever has been happening?” enquired Ruth, anxiously.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “Dear, dear Miss Faith, whatever has been happening?” enquired Ruth, anxiously.
Gaston
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From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading “Dear, dear Miss Faith, whatever has been happening?” enquired Ruth, anxiously.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dear, dear Miss Faith, whatever has been happening?” enquired Ruth, anxiously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
ill-treatmentnoun
cruel or inhumane treatment
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
held up in the air
From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
come together
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Dear, dear Miss Faith, whatever has been happening?” enquired Ruth, anxiously.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “YOU’VE NEVER BEEN QUARRELLING.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
on one occasion
From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
play-fellows
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From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
QUARRELLING
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From this reading “YOU’VE NEVER BEEN QUARRELLING.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “Dear, dear Miss Faith, whatever has been happening?” enquired Ruth, anxiously.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
tea-bell's
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From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shaking and sobbing, he displayed the marks of ill-treatment that he had received at the hands of his so-called play-fellows that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had come to meet the little party as they returned in answer to the tea-bell’s summons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
showing sorrow
From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading “Dear, dear Miss Faith, whatever has been happening?” enquired Ruth, anxiously.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Once within sight of shelter, Gaston had lifted up his voice in piteous weeping.
YOU'VE
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From this reading “YOU’VE NEVER BEEN QUARRELLING.”
