generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
(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 The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They would all visit Ion if the ladies there were likely to be in.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I shall be much pleased to have them all do so."
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
Elsie
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From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
Elsie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
every person
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I shall be much pleased to have them all do so."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall be much pleased to have them all do so."
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They would all visit Ion if the ladies there were likely to be in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They would all visit Ion if the ladies there were likely to be in.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
IonnounUS /ˈaɪən/
a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
From this reading They would all visit Ion if the ladies there were likely to be in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading They would all visit Ion if the ladies there were likely to be in.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading They would all visit Ion if the ladies there were likely to be in.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I shall be much pleased to have them all do so."
not one, and not any
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading I shall be much pleased to have them all do so."
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall be much pleased to have them all do so."
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I shall be much pleased to have them all do so."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
in the near future
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
carry out
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
express in words
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They would all visit Ion if the ladies there were likely to be in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would all visit Ion if the ladies there were likely to be in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Tell them," said Grandma Elsie, "to take their drives this morning, come to Ion in time for dinner, and spend the rest of the day and evening here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They would all visit Ion if the ladies there were likely to be in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The message went the rounds, everybody accepted the invitation, and Elsie's orders for the day to cook and housekeeper, were given accordingly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The answers came promptly, and it was soon evident that all were intending to avail themselves of the somewhat rare opportunity offered by the snow and ice covered roads, none planning to stay at home to receive calls.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would all visit Ion if the ladies there were likely to be in.
