used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SEMI-ANNUAL OCCURRENCE "Father Davy, the 'Semi-Annual' has come!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
bangverbUS /bæŋ/
strike violently
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A SEMI-ANNUAL OCCURRENCE "Father Davy, the 'Semi-Annual' has come!"
compoundedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpaʊndəd/
combined into or constituting a chemical compound
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
DavynounUS /ˈdeɪvi/
English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading A SEMI-ANNUAL OCCURRENCE "Father Davy, the 'Semi-Annual' has come!"
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
give expression to
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A SEMI-ANNUAL OCCURRENCE "Father Davy, the 'Semi-Annual' has come!"
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
Georgiana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "That is very good," said Father Davy in his pleasant voice; "and very opportune.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SEMI-ANNUAL OCCURRENCE "Father Davy, the 'Semi-Annual' has come!"
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That is very good," said Father Davy in his pleasant voice; "and very opportune.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "That is very good," said Father Davy in his pleasant voice; "and very opportune.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is very good," said Father Davy in his pleasant voice; "and very opportune.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
mansenoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
OCCURRENCEnounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading A SEMI-ANNUAL OCCURRENCE "Father Davy, the 'Semi-Annual' has come!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading "That is very good," said Father Davy in his pleasant voice; "and very opportune.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "That is very good," said Father Davy in his pleasant voice; "and very opportune.
with speed
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That is very good," said Father Davy in his pleasant voice; "and very opportune.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
SEMI-ANNUAL
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SEMI-ANNUAL OCCURRENCE "Father Davy, the 'Semi-Annual' has come!"
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That is very good," said Father Davy in his pleasant voice; "and very opportune.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SEMI-ANNUAL OCCURRENCE "Father Davy, the 'Semi-Annual' has come!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
tuggingverbUS /ˈtʌɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tug” — pull hard
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
precisely as stated
From this reading "That is very good," said Father Davy in his pleasant voice; "and very opportune.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "That is very good," said Father Davy in his pleasant voice; "and very opportune.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Breathing rapidly from her exertions, her cheeks warmly flushed, her dark eyes glowing, she stood over the package, looking at her father with a curious sort of smile not wholly compounded of joy and satisfaction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
the day immediately before today
From this reading It was but yesterday, it seems to me, that I heard daughter declaring that she was 'Oh, so shabby!'"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Georgiana, tugging with both strong young arms, hauled the big express package into the living-room of the old manse, and shut the door with a bang.
