past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Of course you would be capable," she added, "when you are related to me."
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then she laughed and tapped Cleo under the chin.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Of course you would be capable," she added, "when you are related to me."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Of course you would be capable," she added, "when you are related to me."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading Then she laughed and tapped Cleo under the chin.
Cleo
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From this reading Then she laughed and tapped Cleo under the chin.
clippedadjectiveUS /klɪpt/
cut or trimmed by clipping
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course you would be capable," she added, "when you are related to me."
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
Dunbar
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From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
divisible by two
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
apart from; not including
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
accept an excuse for
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
only a very short time before
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
how
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From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Then she laughed and tapped Cleo under the chin.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Of course you would be capable," she added, "when you are related to me."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
REDA'S
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From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading "Of course you would be capable," she added, "when you are related to me."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
express in words
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
scissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading Then she laughed and tapped Cleo under the chin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she laughed and tapped Cleo under the chin.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then she laughed and tapped Cleo under the chin.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
wasn't
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From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
at the time that
From this reading REDA'S RETURN When Mrs. Dunbar heard the story of the day's adventures, even she showed surprise.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading "Oh, there really wasn't any danger," Grace hurried to say, fearful their wings of adventure might be clipped by the scissors of prudence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Of course you would be capable," she added, "when you are related to me."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I hardly know how to excuse myself for allowing you girls to go up there alone," she said, when the scouts had unfolded the exciting story, "except that you always do seem so capable!"
