in addition
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It simply can’t be!
a youthful male person
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
BREWSTER
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From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
can't
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From this reading “It simply can’t be!
cobblernounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
opinion or judgment
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
Ezra's
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From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
ferryverbUS /ˈferi/
transport from one place to another
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “It’s impossible!” were his first words.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
HOW
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From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading “It’s impossible!” were his first words.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It simply can’t be!
It's
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From this reading “It’s impossible!” were his first words.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
mechanicnounUS /məˈkænɪk/
a craftsman skilled in operating machine tools
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
mountaineernounUS /ˈmaʊntɪnɪr/
someone who climbs mountains
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
NAT
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From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
and nothing more
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
Porcupine's
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From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
Prentiss
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From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
RESOLUTIONSnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
and nothing more
From this reading “It simply can’t be!
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The truth was that the merry laugh and honest face of Ezra Prentiss, which had impressed the cobbler of the ferry road, had also impressed Nat.
the words that are spoken
From this reading SHOWS HOW NAT BREWSTER SPOKE TO HIS UNCLE AND WHAT THEIR RESOLUTIONS WERE As Nat Brewster heard the Porcupine’s statement, he was surprised and astonished to find that quick words of denial sprang to his lips.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And, not only that, Nat had seen Ezra’s eyes, full of frankness and friendliness, something that the worthy mechanic had missed; and in spite of his suspicions the young mountaineer felt drawn toward the boy from New England.
