Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

later than; following

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

anew

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

react verbally

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

earlier than; in front of

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Tell Mother,--Mary Frances, I can't wait for you to tell your secret!"

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Oh, Mother!" cried Mary Frances; "you dear, darling Mother!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

a special loved one

From this reading "Oh, Mother!" cried Mary Frances; "you dear, darling Mother!

dearly loved

From this reading "Oh, Mother!" cried Mary Frances; "you dear, darling Mother!

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "Which she is not!" declared Billy.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Tell Mother,--Mary Frances, I can't wait for you to tell your secret!"

plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Which she is not!" declared Billy.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

immediately past

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading "Oh, Mother!" cried Mary Frances; "you dear, darling Mother!

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Which she is not!" declared Billy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, Mother!" cried Mary Frances; "you dear, darling Mother!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading "Tell Mother,--Mary Frances, I can't wait for you to tell your secret!"

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Which she is not!" declared Billy.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

express in words

From this reading "Tell Mother,--Mary Frances, I can't wait for you to tell your secret!"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "Tell Mother,--Mary Frances, I can't wait for you to tell your secret!"

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a 'cry-baby' I am!" (as the tears rolled down her cheeks, and Mother kissed her and Billy and Father again and again) "What a 'cry-baby!'"

plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)

From this reading MOTHER'S SURPRISE AFTER one last look, Mary Frances, hearing the sound of carriage wheels, ran to answer the door before the bell rang; but Billy was there, too, and they opened the door together.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "Which she is not!" declared Billy.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Oh, Mother!" cried Mary Frances; "you dear, darling Mother!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Tell Mother,--Mary Frances, I can't wait for you to tell your secret!"