used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
(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 After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
alternatingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪŋ/
(of a current) reversing direction
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
cooverbUS /kuː/
speak softly or lovingly
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
a small house with a single story
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
CragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
dastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
DolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
being one more than seven
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
Elsie
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From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
Eva
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From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
faireradjectiveUS /ˈferər/
comparative of “fair” — free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
Harold
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From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
mourningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
information about recent and important events
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
not any; not one
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
often-made
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From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
one's
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From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
and nothing more
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
express in words
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
be seated
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
a male human offspring
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
in the near future
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
successornounUS /səkˈsesər/
a person who follows next in order
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
Sunnyside
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From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
precisely as stated
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After that came the sad news of his death, and there was mourning all over the land, but mourning mingled with gladness that so good and capable a successor had been provided that the country seemed in no danger.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
in or at the place that
From this reading Grandma Elsie, doing all in her power for every one’s welfare and enjoyment, seemed content to go or to stay, as did her son Harold and his Grace; it mattered little to them where they were if only they might be together.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Max wanted to see wife and baby safe in their Sunnyside home, and all began to talk gaily of soon starting on their often-made southward trip in the Dolphin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE next eight days were with the older people at Crag Cottage, as with the rest of the nation, days of anxiety and alternating hope and fear with regard to the dastardly attack upon the President of the United States.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Eva was able to sit up now a part of each day, and her baby growing fairer, beginning to smile and to coo very prettily, thought her young mother and aunts—to say nothing of her proud and happy father.
