adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
antagonisticadjectiveUS /ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk/
indicating opposition or resistance
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
assuredadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrd/
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
BennynounUS /ˈbeni/
East Indian annual erect herb; source of sesame seed or benniseed and sesame oil
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
beyondprepositionUS /bɪˈɑːnd/
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
cheerverbUS /tʃɪr/
give encouragement to
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
Cleo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
confidingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪdɪŋ/
willing to entrust personal matters
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
counselnounUS /ˈkaʊnsəl/
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
divulgedverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒd/
past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
exactedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktɪd/
past form of “exact” — claim as due or just
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
experienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
fearedverbUS /fɪrd/
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
happenverbUS /ˈhæpən/
come to pass
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
helplessadjectiveUS /ˈhelpləs/
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
honornounUS /ˈɑːnər/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
hopesnounUS /hoʊps/
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
lettersnounUS /ˈletərz/
the literary culture
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
Madaline
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
meansnounUS /miːnz/
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
mysticadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstɪk/
having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
notenounUS /noʊt/
a brief written record
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
personaladjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrsɪnəl/
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
preciousadjectiveUS /ˈpreʃəs/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
saddenverbUS /ˈsædən/
make unhappy
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
sequelsnounUS /ˈsiːkwəlz/
plural of “sequel” — something that follows something else
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLUE TO THE MISSING So many and such exciting sequels are divulged through helpless little letters!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "I'll tell them all when it happens!" she assured herself, by no means being certain just what she hoped "would happen."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Grace had read her mystic letter, but beyond confiding in Benny, whose word of honor in secrecy she had exacted, not one single syllable of that note was to be divulged to any one.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had hopes that something really wonderful would develop from her remarkable experience, and while she would have liked to tell Madaline and Cleo, she feared antagonistic opinions, and, as it was entirely her own personal secret, and not a matter of girl scout business, or even chums' interest, it seemed decidedly better to keep her own precious counsel.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading How innocently the page of paper carries the silent words, yet how powerful is the influence to cheer or sadden!
