used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
eagerly desirous
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading She did heartily, and the broad, good-humored faces beamed with delight at her thanks.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading She did heartily, and the broad, good-humored faces beamed with delight at her thanks.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
bunchesnounUS /ˈbʌntʃəz/
plural of “bunch” — a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading She did heartily, and the broad, good-humored faces beamed with delight at her thanks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did heartily, and the broad, good-humored faces beamed with delight at her thanks.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She did heartily, and the broad, good-humored faces beamed with delight at her thanks.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
festoons
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From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
brought together in one place
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading She did heartily, and the broad, good-humored faces beamed with delight at her thanks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
hampersnounUS /ˈhæmpərz/
plural of “hamper” — a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading She did heartily, and the broad, good-humored faces beamed with delight at her thanks.
heathernounUS /ˈheðər/
common Old World heath represented by many varieties; low evergreen grown widely in the northern hemisphere
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did heartily, and the broad, good-humored faces beamed with delight at her thanks.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
loopedverbUS /luːpt/
past form of “loop” — move in loops
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
mountain-ash
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From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
O'Toole's
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From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
pinafores
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
rambledverbUS /ˈræmbəld/
past form of “ramble” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
Rosie
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From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did heartily, and the broad, good-humored faces beamed with delight at her thanks.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
table-cloth
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From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading She did heartily, and the broad, good-humored faces beamed with delight at her thanks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At the tower the followers were eagerly expecting the return of their little chiefs.
in or to any place at all
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
a Caucasian
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading A white table-cloth was hastily thrown over the hampers, and the followers were told to wash their feet and hurry on their clean pinafores, which latter had been wisely put on one side in the early part of the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While the children had been away they had rambled about under Pat O'Toole's direction, and had each brought a beautiful branch of mountain-ash, loaded with scarlet berries, to hold in their hands, and had gathered bunches of white heather.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They had added, too, to the decorations by fixing branches of mountain-ash wherever one of the festoons was looped, and they were most anxious to know whether Rosie would approve their taste.
