used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HAPPY days followed for the Bannister children and their friend Dick.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
authoressnoun
a woman author
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
BannisternounUS /ˈbænəstər/
English runner who in 1954 became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes (born in 1929)
From this reading HAPPY days followed for the Bannister children and their friend Dick.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
Charlton
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From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading HAPPY days followed for the Bannister children and their friend Dick.
contributingadjectiveUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HAPPY days followed for the Bannister children and their friend Dick.
someone who is a detective
From this reading HAPPY days followed for the Bannister children and their friend Dick.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick's Letter.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading HAPPY days followed for the Bannister children and their friend Dick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HAPPY days followed for the Bannister children and their friend Dick.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HAPPY days followed for the Bannister children and their friend Dick.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HAPPY days followed for the Bannister children and their friend Dick.
Hazlenook
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From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
how
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From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were trips on the sea, picnics on shore, and rambles in the woodlands and meadows.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Dick's Letter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
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 Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
meadowsnounUS /ˈmedoʊz/
plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading There were trips on the sea, picnics on shore, and rambles in the woodlands and meadows.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were trips on the sea, picnics on shore, and rambles in the woodlands and meadows.
picnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading There were trips on the sea, picnics on shore, and rambles in the woodlands and meadows.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
rambles
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From this reading There were trips on the sea, picnics on shore, and rambles in the woodlands and meadows.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading There were trips on the sea, picnics on shore, and rambles in the woodlands and meadows.
have in common
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading There were trips on the sea, picnics on shore, and rambles in the woodlands and meadows.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAPPY days followed for the Bannister children and their friend Dick.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HAPPY days followed for the Bannister children and their friend Dick.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were trips on the sea, picnics on shore, and rambles in the woodlands and meadows.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading There were trips on the sea, picnics on shore, and rambles in the woodlands and meadows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were trips on the sea, picnics on shore, and rambles in the woodlands and meadows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Before he left Hazlenook, he had the pleasure of presenting the little authoress with a cheque for her story and sketches, with a promise that they should appear in due time in the magazine.
woodlandsnounUS /ˈwʊdlændz/
plural of “woodland” — land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading There were trips on the sea, picnics on shore, and rambles in the woodlands and meadows.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading In nearly all their pleasures, Mr. Charlton had a share, and the youngsters little guessed how largely they were contributing to the enjoyment of his holiday.
