in addition
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
a cherished desire
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
clothing in general
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
being one more than seven
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/
distinguish oneself
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
FanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
set up or found
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
Hathern
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From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
Hathern's
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From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
Julina
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From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
Katy
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From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
take the midday meal
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
Phyllis
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From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
PICNICnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading THE PICNIC.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
recurring again and again
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
only a very short time before
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PICNIC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
except if; if not
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The picnic grounds were seven or eight miles distant, and we were to start as early as possible so as to avoid the heat of midday.
at the time that
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
belonging to which person
From this reading Mrs. Hathern, whose ambition was to excel in everything, had made great preparations for an elaborate lunch, which was to be served by Phyllis and Julina.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Katy was also ready, and so wild with excitement and anticipation that she scarcely heard Mrs. Hathern’s oft repeated warning not to soil her clothes unless she wished to stay at home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fan said she must have slept in her bonnet, as we found her with it on when we went down to breakfast.
