used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
the state of being absent
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
(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 He would help her--he, too, loved Boy with all his soul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
Andy
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From this reading Only Andy should know!
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
make certain of
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
a youthful male person
From this reading He would help her--he, too, loved Boy with all his soul.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
Elsie
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From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
divisible by two
From this reading Elsie stared about, too frightened and tired even to whimper.
made afraid
From this reading Elsie stared about, too frightened and tired even to whimper.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
a young female
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would help her--he, too, loved Boy with all his soul.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He would help her--he, too, loved Boy with all his soul.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He would help her--he, too, loved Boy with all his soul.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Only Andy should know!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
held dear
From this reading He would help her--he, too, loved Boy with all his soul.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
and nothing more
From this reading Only Andy should know!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Only Andy should know!
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He would help her--he, too, loved Boy with all his soul.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Elsie stared about, too frightened and tired even to whimper.
not in physical motion
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
Tessibel
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From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Elsie stared about, too frightened and tired even to whimper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He would help her--he, too, loved Boy with all his soul.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The little girl still in her arms, she hurried up the stairs to her own room, and after removing the blanket, placed her in a chair.
at the time that
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
whimperverbUS /ˈwɪmpər/
cry weakly or softly
From this reading Elsie stared about, too frightened and tired even to whimper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would help her--he, too, loved Boy with all his soul.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would help her--he, too, loved Boy with all his soul.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE CHRISTMAS GUEST When Tessibel carried Elsie into the living room, she looked furtively about to assure herself that Professor Young had not returned during her absence.
