used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
any thing at all
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
breakfastsnounUS /ˈbrekfəsts/
plural of “breakfast” — the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading DON RESOLVES TO SETTLE MATTERS.
don't
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From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
Dorry
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From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
divisible by two
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
every-day
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From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
set up or found
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
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 Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
come to pass
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
home-scenes
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From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
a social unit living together
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
in-comings
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From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
It's
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From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
Lakewood
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From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
go away from a place
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading DON RESOLVES TO SETTLE MATTERS.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
not any; not one
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
out-door
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From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
out-goings
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From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
rambles
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From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
ReednounUS /riːd/
tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
RESOLVESnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading DON RESOLVES TO SETTLE MATTERS.
sailsnounUS /seɪlz/
plural of “sail” — a large piece of fabric (usually canvas fabric) by means of which wind is used to propel a sailing vessel
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
express in words
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading DON RESOLVES TO SETTLE MATTERS.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
carry out
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DON RESOLVES TO SETTLE MATTERS.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
at the time that
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
in or at the place that
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were the same studies, the same sports, the same every-day life with its in-comings, its out-goings, its breakfasts, dinners, and pleasant home-scenes; there were drives, out-door games, and sails and rambles and visits.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading FOR a time, an outsider looking on would have seen no great change at Lakewood, as the Reed homestead was called.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
you'll
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From this reading "It's high time, Miss Dorry, that you learned these things," Lydia would say, "even if you _are_ to be a grand lady, for you'll be the mistress of this house in time; and if anything should happen to _me_, I don't know where things would go to.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Uncle George always was heartily willing to take part, when he could leave his books and papers; and Lydia, busy with household matters, often found opportunities to teach her young lady some of the mysteries of the kitchen.
