used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE EDUCATION AND COFFEE COMMITTEE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LITTLE EDUCATION AND COFFEE COMMITTEE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
barkingverbUS /ˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
best-beloved
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From this reading "Nay! best-beloved, that is charming!" exclaimed Mrs. Gunilla, embracing Elise cordially.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "Nay! best-beloved, that is charming!" exclaimed Mrs. Gunilla, embracing Elise cordially.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading A LITTLE EDUCATION AND COFFEE COMMITTEE.
COMMITTEEnounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A LITTLE EDUCATION AND COFFEE COMMITTEE.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading "Nay! best-beloved, that is charming!" exclaimed Mrs. Gunilla, embracing Elise cordially.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Now, how does the little lady?--somewhat pale?--somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading A LITTLE EDUCATION AND COFFEE COMMITTEE.
Elise
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From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
embracingnounUS /emˈbreɪsɪŋ/
the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)
From this reading "Nay! best-beloved, that is charming!" exclaimed Mrs. Gunilla, embracing Elise cordially.
emulatedverbUS /ˈemjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “emulate” — strive to equal or match, especially by imitating
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
Evelina's
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From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Nay! best-beloved, that is charming!" exclaimed Mrs. Gunilla, embracing Elise cordially.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading "Now, how does the little lady?--somewhat pale?--somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
Gunilla
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From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
how
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From this reading "Now, how does the little lady?--somewhat pale?--somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Now, how does the little lady?--somewhat pale?--somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nay! best-beloved, that is charming!" exclaimed Mrs. Gunilla, embracing Elise cordially.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Now, how does the little lady?--somewhat pale?--somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE EDUCATION AND COFFEE COMMITTEE.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
an old word for “no”
From this reading "Nay! best-beloved, that is charming!" exclaimed Mrs. Gunilla, embracing Elise cordially.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, how does the little lady?--somewhat pale?--somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now, how does the little lady?--somewhat pale?--somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Now, how does the little lady?--somewhat pale?--somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "Now, how does the little lady?--somewhat pale?--somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
Pyrrhusnoun
king of Epirus; defeated the Romans in two battles in spite of staggering losses (319-272 BC)
From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Now, how does the little lady?--somewhat pale?--somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "Now, how does the little lady?--somewhat pale?--somewhat out of spirits, I fancy?
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Nay! best-beloved, that is charming!" exclaimed Mrs. Gunilla, embracing Elise cordially.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
in the direction of
From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
waggingverbUS /ˈwæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading As Elise entered Evelina's room, Pyrrhus sprang, barking, towards her, and wagging his tail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading Mrs. Gunilla was there, and she and the hostess emulated each other in welcoming their friend.
