aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Is it about the Manuscript Magazine?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Oh, Virginia, I am so glad you came.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Oh, Virginia, I am so glad you came.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course, daughter.
CULPRITnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
a female human offspring
From this reading “Of course, daughter.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Oh, Virginia, I am so glad you came.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, Virginia, I am so glad you came.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
ManuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
Mother-mine
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From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
of an obscure nature
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, Virginia, I am so glad you came.
on one occasion
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
an educational institution
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Oh, Virginia, I am so glad you came.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
carry out
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
Torrence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading “Oh, Virginia, I am so glad you came.
someone who visits
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
at the time that
From this reading FINDING THE CULPRIT When Miss Torrence opened the door, half expecting to see the mysterious visitor of the night before, she beheld instead the editor of the Manuscript Magazine.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mother-mine, if you will excuse us, I would like to take Virginia at once to my study, as it is nearly time for us to go up to the school, and I have much to discuss with her.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, Virginia, I am so glad you came.
