used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "Roxy's gone to help Mis' Kittridge to turn her spotted gray and black silk.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
Cap'n
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From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
placed crosswise
From this reading "Where's Mara?" was the first inquiry after he had crossed the threshold.
curiositiesnounUS /ˌkjʊriˈɑːsətiz/
plural of “curiosity” — a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Where's Mara?" was the first inquiry after he had crossed the threshold.
floweryadjectiveUS /ˈflaʊəri/
of or relating to or suggestive of flowers
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Roxy's gone to help Mis' Kittridge to turn her spotted gray and black silk.
GRANDPARENTSnounUS /ˈɡrændperənts/
plural of “grandparent” — a parent of your father or mother
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading "Roxy's gone to help Mis' Kittridge to turn her spotted gray and black silk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Roxy's gone to help Mis' Kittridge to turn her spotted gray and black silk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
a search for knowledge
From this reading "Where's Mara?" was the first inquiry after he had crossed the threshold.
Kittridge
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From this reading "Roxy's gone to help Mis' Kittridge to turn her spotted gray and black silk.
Kittridge's
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From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
MaranounUS /ˈmɑːrə/
Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
MisnounUS /mɪs/
plural of “mi” — destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
From this reading "Roxy's gone to help Mis' Kittridge to turn her spotted gray and black silk.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
Pennel
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From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
Roxy
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From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
Roxy's
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From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
Ruey
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From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading "Roxy's gone to help Mis' Kittridge to turn her spotted gray and black silk.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
spottedadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːtɪd/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading "Roxy's gone to help Mis' Kittridge to turn her spotted gray and black silk.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading "Where's Mara?" was the first inquiry after he had crossed the threshold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
in the direction of
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Roxy's gone to help Mis' Kittridge to turn her spotted gray and black silk.
precisely as stated
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
vest-pocket
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From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where's Mara?" was the first inquiry after he had crossed the threshold.
at the time that
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
in or at the place that
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
Where's
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From this reading "Where's Mara?" was the first inquiry after he had crossed the threshold.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Roxy's been an' taken her down to Cap'n Kittridge's to spend the night," said Miss Ruey.
wideningnounUS /ˈwaɪdənɪŋ/
an increase in width
From this reading He looked for the flowery face and golden hair as he came towards the door, and put his hand in his vest-pocket, where he had deposited a small store of very choice shells and sea curiosities, thinking of the widening of those dark, soft eyes when he should present them.
Zephaniahnoun
a Hebrew minor prophet of the late 7th century BC
From this reading GRANDPARENTS Zephaniah Pennel came back to his house in the evening, after Miss Roxy had taken the little Mara away.
