used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUSY AND PRUDY.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
Clifford
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From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There was great joy when the stage really drove up to the door.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading There was great joy when the stage really drove up to the door.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The whole family were impatient to see them and their excellent mother.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
a social unit living together
From this reading The whole family were impatient to see them and their excellent mother.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was great joy when the stage really drove up to the door.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading The whole family were impatient to see them and their excellent mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading There was great joy when the stage really drove up to the door.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
knitting-work
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
immediately past
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The whole family were impatient to see them and their excellent mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
many times at short intervals
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
PortlandnounUS /ˈpɔːrtlənd/
freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
PRUDY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUSY AND PRUDY.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading There was great joy when the stage really drove up to the door.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
spectaclesnounUS /ˈspektəkəlz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading There was great joy when the stage really drove up to the door.
SUSY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUSY AND PRUDY.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The whole family were impatient to see them and their excellent mother.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The whole family were impatient to see them and their excellent mother.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was great joy when the stage really drove up to the door.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was great joy when the stage really drove up to the door.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
at the time that
From this reading There was great joy when the stage really drove up to the door.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Clifford children were very anxious to see Susy and Prudy, and it seemed a long while to wait; but the Portland schools had a vacation at last, and then it was time to expect the little cousins.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole family were impatient to see them and their excellent mother.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Grandma lost her spectacles very often that afternoon, and every time she went to the window to look out, the ball of her knitting-work followed her, as Grace said, "like a little kitten."
