farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "You must go right away!" she whispered.
AWKWARDadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
brighteradjectiveUS /ˈbraɪtər/
comparative of “bright” — emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Her face was pale and her eyes were even brighter than usual.
Ducatnoun
formerly a gold coin of various European countries
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
divisible by two
From this reading Her face was pale and her eyes were even brighter than usual.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her face was pale and her eyes were even brighter than usual.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her face was pale and her eyes were even brighter than usual.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
set up or found
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "You must go right away!" she whispered.
grandfathersnounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
plural of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her face was pale and her eyes were even brighter than usual.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
Jim
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From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
Jim's
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From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
jointsnounUS /dʒɔɪnts/
plural of “joint” — (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
linimentnoun
a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
come together
From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must go right away!" she whispered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Her face was pale and her eyes were even brighter than usual.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "You must go right away!" she whispered.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You must go right away!" she whispered.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
stovenounUS /stoʊv/
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food
From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
in a swift manner
From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her face was pale and her eyes were even brighter than usual.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Flora turned from the stove on the instant of Jim's entrance and advanced swiftly to meet him.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AN AWKWARD SITUATION Upon his return to the house, Jim found Flora alone in the old kitchen preparing supper.
on a floor above
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Her face was pale and her eyes were even brighter than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "You must go right away!" she whispered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter Ducat had retired to bed with his rheumatism, Mrs. Ducat was upstairs rubbing his tortured joints with liniment, and the grandfathers were out at the barn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must go right away!" she whispered.
