used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What in particular are you thinking of now?” asked his mother.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What in particular are you thinking of now?” asked his mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “It is a beautiful stream, and so much happened on it in early days.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
CragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
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 “It is a beautiful stream, and so much happened on it in early days.”
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
one or the other of two
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
Elsie
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From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
Evelyn
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From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
divisible by two
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
brought together in one place
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “It is a beautiful stream, and so much happened on it in early days.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “What in particular are you thinking of now?” asked his mother.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a beautiful stream, and so much happened on it in early days.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
the sound of laughing
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
Leland
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From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
engage in
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “What in particular are you thinking of now?” asked his mother.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “It is a beautiful stream, and so much happened on it in early days.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “What in particular are you thinking of now?” asked his mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It is a beautiful stream, and so much happened on it in early days.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
overlookingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “What in particular are you thinking of now?” asked his mother.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
on the contrary
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
Raymond
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From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It is a beautiful stream, and so much happened on it in early days.”
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading “It is a beautiful stream, and so much happened on it in early days.”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “What in particular are you thinking of now?” asked his mother.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
under normal conditions
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE days glided by very pleasantly to the little company at Crag Cottage, the greater part of them passed by the children in the open air, far enough from the house to make them feel sure of not disturbing Evelyn, even if they indulged in rather loud chat and laughter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What in particular are you thinking of now?” asked his mother.
in or at the place that
From this reading “I’m right glad to be where I can see this grand old Hudson River,” remarked Edward Leland one evening as they sat there.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the evening, if it were not too cool, they usually gathered upon the porch overlooking the river, and were very apt to be entertained with a story from either Grandma Elsie or Captain Raymond.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What in particular are you thinking of now?” asked his mother.
