aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
(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 CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Hurrah for the Girl Scouts!” she sang out as she reached the foot of the stairs.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading “Hurrah for their loyal helpers, the boys!”
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
give encouragement to
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
to come or go into
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Hurrah for the Girl Scouts!” she sang out as she reached the foot of the stairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Hurrah for the Girl Scouts!” she sang out as she reached the foot of the stairs.
a young female
From this reading “Hurrah for the Girl Scouts!” she sang out as she reached the foot of the stairs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
HarrisnounUS /ˈherɪs/
United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “Hurrah for their loyal helpers, the boys!”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading “Hurrah for the Girl Scouts!” she sang out as she reached the foot of the stairs.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
and nothing more
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading “Hurrah for their loyal helpers, the boys!”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
Marjorie
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From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
information about recent and important events
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Hurrah for the Girl Scouts!” she sang out as she reached the foot of the stairs.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “Hurrah for the Girl Scouts!” she sang out as she reached the foot of the stairs.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading “Hurrah for the Girl Scouts!” she sang out as she reached the foot of the stairs.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
signifyverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪ/
denote or connote
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
without speaking
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading “Hurrah for the Girl Scouts!” she sang out as she reached the foot of the stairs.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
tea-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
express in words
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “Hurrah for their loyal helpers, the boys!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
hard to endure
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Instead of trying to enter silently, she made every effort to signify, by her noisy cheer, the success of her undertaking.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was still very early in the morning; the sun was just making its appearance above the horizon when she opened the door of the Harris house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
at the time that
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCLUSION When Marjorie realized that the excitement was all over, she left the keys of the tea-house with her brother and hurried back to tell the scouts the good news.
