the state of being absent
From this reading Peter and the Story Girl were to stay at Uncle Alec’s during their absence.
Alec's
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From this reading Peter and the Story Girl were to stay at Uncle Alec’s during their absence.
(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 We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peter and the Story Girl were to stay at Uncle Alec’s during their absence.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had read the story before, and it had been my opinion that it was “rot.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I had read the story before, and it had been my opinion that it was “rot.”
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
Cophetua
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From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Peter and the Story Girl were to stay at Uncle Alec’s during their absence.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
apart from; not including
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
FelicitynounUS /fɪˈlɪsəti/
pleasing and appropriate manner or style (especially manner or style of expression)
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
a young female
From this reading Peter and the Story Girl were to stay at Uncle Alec’s during their absence.
destroyed or killed
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
hoeingverbUS /ˈhoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoe” — dig with a hoe
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had read the story before, and it had been my opinion that it was “rot.”
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
impersonatedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪtɪd/
past form of “impersonate” — assume or act the character of
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I had read the story before, and it had been my opinion that it was “rot.”
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
king'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
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 The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
a female domestic
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had read the story before, and it had been my opinion that it was “rot.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
Olivia
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From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I had read the story before, and it had been my opinion that it was “rot.”
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter and the Story Girl were to stay at Uncle Alec’s during their absence.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I had read the story before, and it had been my opinion that it was “rot.”
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
Roger
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From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
rotnounUS /rɑːt/
a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor
From this reading I had read the story before, and it had been my opinion that it was “rot.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Peter and the Story Girl were to stay at Uncle Alec’s during their absence.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Peter and the Story Girl were to stay at Uncle Alec’s during their absence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Peter and the Story Girl were to stay at Uncle Alec’s during their absence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
turnipsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəps/
plural of “turnip” — widely cultivated plant having a large fleshy edible white or yellow root
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
vividlyadverbUS /ˈvɪvədli/
in a vivid manner
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ten days later, Aunt Olivia and Uncle Roger went to town one evening, to remain over night, and the next day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Peter and the Story Girl were to stay at Uncle Alec’s during their absence.
which person or people
From this reading We were in the orchard at sunset, listening to the story of King Cophetua and the beggar maid--all of us, except Peter, who was hoeing turnips, and Felicity, who had gone down the hill on an errand to Mrs. Ray.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The Story Girl impersonated the beggar maid so vividly, and with such an illusion of beauty, that we did not wonder in the least at the king’s love for her.
