used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
anew
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
(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 ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
Ann
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
Antonio
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Elizabeth Ann gathered him in her arms as they went into the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
aunties
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
a youthful male person
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
a female human offspring
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
dearly loved
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
recognizable; marked
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
EmmynounUS /ˈemi/
an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
a social unit living together
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
brought together in one place
From this reading Elizabeth Ann gathered him in her arms as they went into the house.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth Ann gathered him in her arms as they went into the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elizabeth Ann gathered him in her arms as they went into the house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Elizabeth Ann gathered him in her arms as they went into the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elizabeth Ann gathered him in her arms as they went into the house.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Elizabeth Ann gathered him in her arms as they went into the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
Jennie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
LansingnounUS /ˈlænsɪŋ/
capital of the state of Michigan; located in southern Michigan on the Grand River
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
MuffinsnounUS /ˈmʌfənz/
plural of “muffin” — a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
many times at short intervals
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
Rodney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elizabeth Ann gathered him in her arms as they went into the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
trottingverbUS /ˈtrɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was Antonio--better known as Tony--and he was plainly glad to see his little mistress again.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wasn’t a large house and the four guests added to the Mason family, completely filled the little dining room.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Elizabeth Ann gathered him in her arms as they went into the house.
a Caucasian
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
which person or people
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading ALL DECIDED Muffins barked wildly at the lovely white cat that came trotting up to Elizabeth Ann.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading There was dear Aunt Jennie--who had the sweetest smile of any of her aunties, Elizabeth Ann often thought; and pretty Emmy, the older daughter, and Jerry and Rodney, the two big cousins; and Ted and Lansing, the two younger boy cousins.
