the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
Bert
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From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
Bert's
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From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
a youthful male person
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
ComradesnounUS /ˈkɑːmrædz/
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
Creighton
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From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
delicaciesnounUS /ˈdelɪkəsiz/
plural of “delicacy” — the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
take in solid food
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
the act of consuming food
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
at any time
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
apart from; not including
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
Fleet'snounUS /fliːts/
possessive form of “fleet” — group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
fondestadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːndəst/
superlative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
keenestadjectiveUS /ˈkiːnəst/
superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
social deportment
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
not any; not one
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
and nothing more
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
PodnounUS /pɑːd/
the vessel that contains the seeds of a plant (not the seeds themselves)
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
smackingnounUS /ˈsmækɪŋ/
the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
unendingadjectiveUS /əˈnendɪŋ/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The boys slept soundly the first night and arose in the morning to plunge with Bert into the waters of Lake George.
accept gladly
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
at the time that
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading By that, it is not meant that Fleet’s table manners were bad; on the contrary, no boy ever paid more attention to the conventions of eating than he, except when camping in the woods, or on some other informal occasion, with only his chums to see him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The welcome extended the Comrades and Pod by Bert’s parents was cordial in every sense of the word.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The big farm was placed at their disposal, and Mrs. Creighton exerted herself to the utmost to provide delicacies that would tempt them, and in this she succeeded beyond her fondest expectations.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It pleased her to see these healthy young fellows eat, and Fleet, especially, was an unending source of delight to her, for when he was not praising her cooking, he was smacking his lips in the keenest enjoyment.
