the state of being absent
From this reading During his absence, the girls discussed him eagerly.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
ALEXANDERnounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading How is it I've never seen him before?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
cleverest
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From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
comicaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəl/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
Corinne
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From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading During his absence, the girls discussed him eagerly.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his absence, the girls discussed him eagerly.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading During his absence, the girls discussed him eagerly.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
brought together in one place
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During his absence, the girls discussed him eagerly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During his absence, the girls discussed him eagerly.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
How
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From this reading How is it I've never seen him before?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
I've
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From this reading How is it I've never seen him before?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading How is it I've never seen him before?"
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
misbehaviornounUS /ˌmɪsbəˈheɪvjər/
improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading How is it I've never seen him before?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
with little or no delay
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
an educational institution
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading How is it I've never seen him before?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
under normal conditions
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
vouchsafed
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From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He attended the public school, which did not dismiss as early as high school, and he would probably be at least three quarters of an hour late, as he was usually kept in for misbehavior.
but in spite of that
From this reading ALEXANDER TAKES HOLD Two afternoons later all the girls were gathered in the parlor promptly at three, but Alexander had not yet put in an appearance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know," vouchsafed Corinne, "I think he is the _cleverest_ little rascal, and so comical that I want to laugh whenever I look at him!
