used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
(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 It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
atlasnounUS /ˈætləs/
(Greek mythology) a Titan who was forced by Zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
Bertie
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From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
a small house with a single story
From this reading First, there was a picture of a pretty cottage with a verandah running around it.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
dessertnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrt/
a dish served as the last course of a meal
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, there was a picture of a pretty cottage with a verandah running around it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
set up or found
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
brought together in one place
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
lambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading First, there was a picture of a pretty cottage with a verandah running around it.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading THE PLAN.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
a full supply
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading First, there was a picture of a pretty cottage with a verandah running around it.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
roastverbUS /roʊst/
cook with dry heat, usually in an oven
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading First, there was a picture of a pretty cottage with a verandah running around it.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
strawberriesnounUS /ˈstrɔːberiz/
plural of “strawberry” — sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
Taylor'snounUS /ˈteɪlərz/
possessive form of “taylor” — United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PLAN.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
verandahnoun
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading First, there was a picture of a pretty cottage with a verandah running around it.
precisely as stated
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For dessert there was plenty of strawberries and sweet, thick cream, which the grown people as well as the children enjoyed very much.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was now nearly time for dinner; and Mr. Curtis helped his wife into the carriage; and they all rode away to Mr. Taylor's farm, where they found a nice dinner of roast lamb and fresh vegetables awaiting them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After dinner Mr. Rand opened a large book which Bertie thought looked like a big atlas; and then the stranger and papa and mamma gathered around the table to look at the plans of houses Mr. Rand had brought with him.
