aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
any thing at all
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
ComelyadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmli/
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
cutternounUS /ˈkʌtər/
someone who cuts or carves stone
From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
Danny
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From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Tears sprang to the girl’s eyes.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
Geraldine
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From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Tears sprang to the girl’s eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
How
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From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
Myra
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From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
not any; not one
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
O'Neil
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From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
by chance
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Tears sprang to the girl’s eyes.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Tears sprang to the girl’s eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
precisely as stated
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Danny O’Neil drove them there, then waited in the cutter until they came out.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Merry, Geraldine and Doris went alone the next day to the home of Myra Comely.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Myra opened the door slightly, saying that perhaps they would better not come in, but Geraldine declared that she never caught anything, and as Merry and Doris had no fears, they entered the neat little living-room and sat down, while Doris gave the message from her mother.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How very kind of your mother to offer to send us her own private nurse,” she said with sincere appreciation.
