used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the weather was growing warm, and the doctors advised a speedy flitting northward.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
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 "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading But the weather was growing warm, and the doctors advised a speedy flitting northward.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
(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 "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the weather was growing warm, and the doctors advised a speedy flitting northward.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the weather was growing warm, and the doctors advised a speedy flitting northward.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
a small house with a single story
From this reading "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
CragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
daytimenounUS /ˈdeɪtaɪm/
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
doctorsnounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But the weather was growing warm, and the doctors advised a speedy flitting northward.
DolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
Dr
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From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
Evelyn
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From this reading "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
a social unit living together
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading But the weather was growing warm, and the doctors advised a speedy flitting northward.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
brought together in one place
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
(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 But the weather was growing warm, and the doctors advised a speedy flitting northward.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
Harold
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From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
instalmentnoun
a part of a broadcast serial
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
immediately past
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
Ned
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From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
northwardadverbUS /ˈnɔːrθwərd/
in a northern direction
From this reading But the weather was growing warm, and the doctors advised a speedy flitting northward.
something you have to do
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
in the near future
From this reading "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading But the weather was growing warm, and the doctors advised a speedy flitting northward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "So I think," said the captain; "and as on like occasions in the past, the _Dolphin_ is at the service of you all; can be made fully ready in a day."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "And Crag Cottage will be ready and glad to accommodate you all as soon as the _Dolphin_ can carry you there," added Evelyn in pleasant, playful tones.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
Viamede
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From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading But the weather was growing warm, and the doctors advised a speedy flitting northward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading But the weather was growing warm, and the doctors advised a speedy flitting northward.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
accept gladly
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
which person or people
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That week, the first after the return of the _Dolphin_, bringing the last instalment of visitors to Viamede, was filled with family parties, given in the daytime for the sake of the little ones, who in each case were quite as welcome guests as the older folk.
Woodburn
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From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "To go speedily will be best for you all, especially my Grace, Ned and the little ones, Mary and Ray," said Dr. Harold, addressing the usual family party gathered for the evening upon the veranda at Woodburn.
