used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
AuntienounUS /ˈænti/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
boughsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bough” — any of the larger branches of a tree
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
a youthful male person
From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
cakenounUS /keɪk/
a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
can't
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From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
determinedlyadverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmənədli/
with determination; in a determined manner
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
don't
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From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
doorstepnounUS /ˈdɔːrstep/
the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
juvenileadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːvənəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or appropriate for children or young people
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
juvenilesnounUS /ˈdʒuːvənəlz/
plural of “juvenile” — a young person, not fully developed
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
immediately past
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
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 The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
for more time
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
march in a procession
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
Maudie
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From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
come together
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
Mikey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
not any; not one
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
outspreadadjective
fully extended in width
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
SHORT-CIRCUITverb
hamper the progress of; impede
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
snowballnounUS /ˈsnoʊbɔːl/
plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
teemingadjectiveUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
abundantly filled with especially living things
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading But we did not march to an undisputed and stealthy raid on the tea cake box above the kitchen table.
not known
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
precisely as stated
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
we'll
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From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SHORT-CIRCUIT And at last we arrived at the old snowball guarding the open gate of the Little House and we went under its low boughs and up the walk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Little House was no longer the deserted scene I had left it, but was teeming with human and juvenile activities which streamed out to meet us at the door.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "We are doing some Lord's work and we don't need you, but we'll let the nice little boy and the lovely dog come in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You can't come in here, Auntie Charlotte," was the command that greeted me at the very doorstep as young Charlotte faced me with short skirts outspread determinedly, while behind her Mikey of the red head, Jimmy, Sue, Maudie, the sister of Mikey, and other known and unknown juveniles, presented a solid support of defiance.
