used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The collection numbered but a few volumes, but John opened his eyes in great astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
have
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The collection numbered but a few volumes, but John opened his eyes in great astonishment.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
dividingverbUS /dɪˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “divide” — separate into parts or portions
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
Eva
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From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The collection numbered but a few volumes, but John opened his eyes in great astonishment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The collection numbered but a few volumes, but John opened his eyes in great astonishment.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
a young female
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The collection numbered but a few volumes, but John opened his eyes in great astonishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The collection numbered but a few volumes, but John opened his eyes in great astonishment.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading The collection numbered but a few volumes, but John opened his eyes in great astonishment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The collection numbered but a few volumes, but John opened his eyes in great astonishment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He followed her into a room situated at the end of a gallery that ran the full length of the old log house.
skinnedadjectiveUS /skɪnd/
having skin of a specified kind
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The collection numbered but a few volumes, but John opened his eyes in great astonishment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
at the time that
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
belonging to which person
From this reading John took a choice roast over to Mrs. Forest, whose overflowing expressions of thanks quite embarrassed him, but Eva came forward with such frankness of manner that his confusion was put to instant flight.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading When the bear had been dragged home, skinned and cut up, the work of dividing with the nearest neighbors was begun.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Come into the other room," said the girl, "and let me show you some of my books."
