used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
Bobbie
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From this reading “How did you happen to do it, Bobbie dear?”
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
dearly loved
From this reading “How did you happen to do it, Bobbie dear?”
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “How did you happen to do it, Bobbie dear?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How did you happen to do it, Bobbie dear?”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Merry exclaimed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
set up or found
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
Geraldine
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From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “This is great!”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
come to pass
From this reading “How did you happen to do it, Bobbie dear?”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
How
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From this reading “How did you happen to do it, Bobbie dear?”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is great!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “How did you happen to do it, Bobbie dear?”
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Merry exclaimed.
a particular point in time
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
seminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
squeels
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From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
straw-covered
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From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is great!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
communicated in words
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Geraldine, for half a moment, was amazed to hear the squeels of delight uttered by her companions as they swarmed up into the straw-covered box part of the cutter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next afternoon the girls found Bob waiting near the seminary with the delivery sleigh.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How did you happen to do it, Bobbie dear?”
