used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
(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 No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an eager company gathered in the big saloon of the Water Lily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
Betty's
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From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was an eager company gathered in the big saloon of the Water Lily.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
placed in a grave
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
CAGEnounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading WHEN THE MONKEYS' CAGE WAS CLEANED.
CLEANEDverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading WHEN THE MONKEYS' CAGE WAS CLEANED.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was an eager company gathered in the big saloon of the Water Lily.
Corny's
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From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
a female human offspring
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It was an eager company gathered in the big saloon of the Water Lily.
Eunice
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From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
set up or found
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was an eager company gathered in the big saloon of the Water Lily.
grandchildnounUS /ˈɡrændtʃaɪld/
a child of your son or daughter
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was an eager company gathered in the big saloon of the Water Lily.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an eager company gathered in the big saloon of the Water Lily.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading It was an eager company gathered in the big saloon of the Water Lily.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
MONKEYSnounUS /ˈmʌŋkiz/
plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading WHEN THE MONKEYS' CAGE WAS CLEANED.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
not any; not one
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was an eager company gathered in the big saloon of the Water Lily.
on one occasion
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading It was an eager company gathered in the big saloon of the Water Lily.
seekersnounUS /ˈsiːkərz/
plural of “seeker” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
shrinkingnounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
shrunkverbUS /ʃrʌŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEN THE MONKEYS' CAGE WAS CLEANED.
in or at that place or location
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading No time had been lost by all these seekers after the "buried treasure" in obeying Farmer Corny's summons to follow him; and having arrived at the boat, found the Colonel, his daughter, and grandchild already there.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
WASauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN THE MONKEYS' CAGE WAS CLEANED.
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 It was an eager company gathered in the big saloon of the Water Lily.
accept gladly
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN THE MONKEYS' CAGE WAS CLEANED.
which person or people
From this reading As for little Eunice, who had always shrunk from the presence of strangers, there was no shrinking now.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The Colonel's proud introduction of his newly restored family found a warm welcome at Aunt Betty's hands, and she and the younger matron, members both of "first families," were friends at once.
