used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LOTTIE AS A LETTER-WRITER.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LOTTIE AS A LETTER-WRITER.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I went up to Jessie's room, but she was not there, nor could she be found in any part of the house.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
crowverbUS /kroʊ/
dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
Dennison's
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From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
emittedverbUS /ɪˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “emit” — expel (gases or odors)
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
set up or found
From this reading I went up to Jessie's room, but she was not there, nor could she be found in any part of the house.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I went up to Jessie's room, but she was not there, nor could she be found in any part of the house.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
impnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
Jessie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I went up to Jessie's room, but she was not there, nor could she be found in any part of the house.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
LETTER-WRITER
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From this reading LOTTIE AS A LETTER-WRITER.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
loathingnounUS /ˈloʊθɪŋ/
hate coupled with disgust
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
LOTTIE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LOTTIE AS A LETTER-WRITER.
Lottie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading I went up to Jessie's room, but she was not there, nor could she be found in any part of the house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
on one occasion
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I went up to Jessie's room, but she was not there, nor could she be found in any part of the house.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I went up to Jessie's room, but she was not there, nor could she be found in any part of the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
with low volume
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I went up to Jessie's room, but she was not there, nor could she be found in any part of the house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
push forcefully
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
bound or secured closely
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I went up to Jessie's room, but she was not there, nor could she be found in any part of the house.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I went up to Jessie's room, but she was not there, nor could she be found in any part of the house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went up to Jessie's room, but she was not there, nor could she be found in any part of the house.
at the time that
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
in or at the place that
From this reading When assured of this, I went into the garden and found Lawrence walking leisurely toward the grove where his horse was tied.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I could not help laughing; at which she put a finger to her lips, and darted back of the door, closing it softly in the process.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I hurried on to escape the sound of Mrs. Dennison's voice, for in any tone it filled me with loathing; but as the door closed after me, that of Lottie's opened, and the imp thrust out her head and emitted a mellow crow, clapping her arms as if they had been wings, thus indicating that for once my conduct had met her full approval.
