used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
(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 "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
in addition
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Certainly both skating and snow fights are entirely out of the question."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
the two together, not just one
From this reading "Certainly both skating and snow fights are entirely out of the question."
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Certainly both skating and snow fights are entirely out of the question."
contriveverbUS /kənˈtraɪv/
make or work out a plan for; devise
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
croquetverbUS /kroʊˈkeɪ/
drive away by hitting with one's ball
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
drizzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
(of rain) falling lightly in very small drops
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Certainly both skating and snow fights are entirely out of the question."
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
fightsnounUS /faɪts/
plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "Certainly both skating and snow fights are entirely out of the question."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
the act of departing
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
Harold
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From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
inchesnounUS /ˈɪntʃəz/
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
Jack-straws
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
moderatedverbUS /ˈmɑːdəreɪtɪd/
past form of “moderate” — preside over
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Certainly both skating and snow fights are entirely out of the question."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Certainly both skating and snow fights are entirely out of the question."
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
ParlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
pathsnounUS /pæðz/
plural of “path” — a course of conduct
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Certainly both skating and snow fights are entirely out of the question."
Quoitsnoun
a game in which iron rings (or open iron rings) are thrown at a stake in the ground in the hope of encircling it
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
with speed
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading "Certainly both skating and snow fights are entirely out of the question."
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
thawnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
TossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
precisely as stated
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Before morning the weather had moderated very much, a thaw had set in, and the snow was going rapidly.
(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 "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, what sports shall we contrive for to-day?" asked Herbert, at the breakfast table.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Entirely!" echoed Harold; "all other outdoor sports also; for a drizzling rain is beginning to fall, and the melting snow has covered roads and paths with several inches of water."
but in spite of that
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We have some games for the house which you have not tried yet," said their mother; "'Table croquet,' 'Parlor Quoits,' 'Parlor Ring Toss,' Jack-straws and others."
