used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Prettier than the old masters, Uncle?" asked Patsy, mischievously.
next to; at the side of
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
button-hole
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
cathedralsnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəlz/
plural of “cathedral” — any large and important church
From this reading "Yes, or the cathedrals!" he retorted.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
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 SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
Louise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading "Prettier than the old masters, Uncle?" asked Patsy, mischievously.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
Merrick
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
mischievouslyadverb
in a disobedient or naughty way
From this reading "Prettier than the old masters, Uncle?" asked Patsy, mischievously.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Prettier than the old masters, Uncle?" asked Patsy, mischievously.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Yes, or the cathedrals!" he retorted.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading "Prettier than the old masters, Uncle?" asked Patsy, mischievously.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
having a point
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
PrettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Prettier than the old masters, Uncle?" asked Patsy, mischievously.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
established beyond doubt
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "Yes, or the cathedrals!" he retorted.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Prettier than the old masters, Uncle?" asked Patsy, mischievously.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
in or at that place or location
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
Weldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
at the time that
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And there was Mrs. Merrick, too, with Arthur Weldon beside her, which proved to Louise that he had succeeded in making his peace with her mother.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they reached the dock there was the Major waiting to receive Patsy in a new checked suit with a big flower in his button-hole and a broad smile on his jolly face.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, or the cathedrals!" he retorted.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading SAFE HOME "To me," said Uncle John, as he stood on the deck and pointed proudly to the statue of Liberty in New York harbor, "that is the prettiest sight I've seen since I left home."
