used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
anew
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
(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 "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And has my Bessie nothing to say?" asked papa.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Is the sea at the mountains, papa?" said Bessie, answering his question by another.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading "Is the sea at the mountains, papa?" said Bessie, answering his question by another.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And has my Bessie nothing to say?" asked papa.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Is the sea at the mountains, papa?" said Bessie, answering his question by another.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
Bessie
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From this reading "And has my Bessie nothing to say?" asked papa.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
BradfordnounUS /ˈbrædfərd/
United States printer (born in England) whose press produced the first American prayer book and the New York City's first newspaper (1663-1752)
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Is the sea at the mountains, papa?" said Bessie, answering his question by another.
dearly loved
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
the act of departing
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And has my Bessie nothing to say?" asked papa.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Is the sea at the mountains, papa?" said Bessie, answering his question by another.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is the sea at the mountains, papa?" said Bessie, answering his question by another.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
immediately past
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "Is the sea at the mountains, papa?" said Bessie, answering his question by another.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And has my Bessie nothing to say?" asked papa.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "And has my Bessie nothing to say?" asked papa.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
others
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From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "And has my Bessie nothing to say?" asked papa.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
like better; value more highly
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
Quam
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From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Is the sea at the mountains, papa?" said Bessie, answering his question by another.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Is the sea at the mountains, papa?" said Bessie, answering his question by another.
express in words
From this reading "And has my Bessie nothing to say?" asked papa.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading "Is the sea at the mountains, papa?" said Bessie, answering his question by another.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Is the sea at the mountains, papa?" said Bessie, answering his question by another.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "And has my Bessie nothing to say?" asked papa.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
precisely as stated
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "No, dear," said her father, smiling, "but among the mountains to which we think of going, there is a very beautiful lake, on the border of which stands the house in which we shall stay."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I am very fond of the sea, papa," answered Bessie, "and I think I would prefer to go to Quam Beach again,--I mean if the others liked it too."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading "I do not doubt we should all enjoy ourselves at Quam," said Mr. Bradford, "for we spent a very pleasant summer there last year.
