used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "We had a fine time at the Oaks, hadn't we, girls?" said Max, addressing Evelyn and Rosie.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The two vehicles kept near together, their occupants, the children especially, were very gay and lively.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The two vehicles kept near together, their occupants, the children especially, were very gay and lively.
Evelyn
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From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
Fairview
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From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "We had a fine time at the Oaks, hadn't we, girls?" said Max, addressing Evelyn and Rosie.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The two vehicles kept near together, their occupants, the children especially, were very gay and lively.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "We had a fine time at the Oaks, hadn't we, girls?" said Max, addressing Evelyn and Rosie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
hadn't
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From this reading "We had a fine time at the Oaks, hadn't we, girls?" said Max, addressing Evelyn and Rosie.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The two vehicles kept near together, their occupants, the children especially, were very gay and lively.
immediately past
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
full of life and energy
From this reading The two vehicles kept near together, their occupants, the children especially, were very gay and lively.
LulunounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading "We had a fine time at the Oaks, hadn't we, girls?" said Max, addressing Evelyn and Rosie.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The two vehicles kept near together, their occupants, the children especially, were very gay and lively.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading "We had a fine time at the Oaks, hadn't we, girls?" said Max, addressing Evelyn and Rosie.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading The two vehicles kept near together, their occupants, the children especially, were very gay and lively.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
Rosie
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From this reading "We had a fine time at the Oaks, hadn't we, girls?" said Max, addressing Evelyn and Rosie.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We had a fine time at the Oaks, hadn't we, girls?" said Max, addressing Evelyn and Rosie.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two vehicles kept near together, their occupants, the children especially, were very gay and lively.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading The two vehicles kept near together, their occupants, the children especially, were very gay and lively.
precisely as stated
From this reading The two vehicles kept near together, their occupants, the children especially, were very gay and lively.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We had a fine time at the Oaks, hadn't we, girls?" said Max, addressing Evelyn and Rosie.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two vehicles kept near together, their occupants, the children especially, were very gay and lively.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
Woodburn
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From this reading The Woodburn party arrived in high spirits, a sleigh, containing the Fairview family, driving up at the same time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They talked of last year's holiday sports, and indulged in pleasing anticipations in regard to what might be in store for them in those now drawing near.
Zoe
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From this reading They had room for one more and wanted "mamma" to occupy it; but the captain and Violet would not resign their claim, and Evelyn and Lulu showed a strong desire to be together; so the former was transferred to the Woodburn sleigh, and Zoe and Edward took the vacant seats in that from Fairview.
