used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "About ten."
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
(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 He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "At what hour are we to expect the captain?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "At what hour are we to expect the captain?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "At what hour are we to expect the captain?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "At what hour are we to expect the captain?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
Dinsmore
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "At what hour are we to expect the captain?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And where does he propose to take us?" inquired Zoe.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "At what hour are we to expect the captain?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore.
a social unit living together
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "At what hour are we to expect the captain?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "And where does he propose to take us?" inquired Zoe.
invitesnounUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪts/
plural of “invite” — a colloquial expression for invitation
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "At what hour are we to expect the captain?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
omnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "And where does he propose to take us?" inquired Zoe.
Rosie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
simultaneousadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
sleigh-ride
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
carry out
From this reading "And where does he propose to take us?" inquired Zoe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "About ten."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
communicated in words
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "At what hour are we to expect the captain?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore.
(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 Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "At what hour are we to expect the captain?" asked Mrs. Dinsmore.
in or at the place that
From this reading "And where does he propose to take us?" inquired Zoe.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
Woodburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He invites us all to join the Woodburn family in a sleigh-ride, he is coming for us in an omnibus sleigh; and I accepted for each and every one of you."
Zoe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zoe, Rosie and Walter uttered a simultaneous exclamation of delight, while the others looked well pleased with the arrangement.
