used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every one at home will be looking for letters."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every one at home will be looking for letters."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
CliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
ClydenounUS /klaɪd/
a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
don't
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From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one at home will be looking for letters."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
forestallverbUS /fɔːrˈstɔːl/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
the act of departing
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Every one at home will be looking for letters."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
the literary culture
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Every one at home will be looking for letters."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one at home will be looking for letters."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
others
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From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
ROBINnounUS /ˈrɑːbən/
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
Sarah'snounUS /ˈserəz/
possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
saucinessnoun
inappropriate playfulness
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
WHAT'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ROUND ROBIN "WHAT'S the program for this morning?" asked Uncle Cliff, as the ranch party assembled on the veranda after a very late breakfast.
at the time that
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Every one at home will be looking for letters."
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The other girls exchanged amused glances: it was evident that Sarah wished to forestall suggestions of another ride.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Kitty was beginning to show symptoms of sauciness when Mrs. Clyde interrupted kindly with--"I think Sarah's suggestion quite in order.
produce a literary work
From this reading "I don't know what the others are going to do," said Sarah, "but I'm going to write letters."
