used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
(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 He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
in addition
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It’s a lovely day, too; and there are flags flying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “Oh, it’s the Fourth, the glorious Fourth!” cried Lulu, springing out of bed and running to her window.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
celebratingverbUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh, it’s the Fourth, the glorious Fourth!” cried Lulu, springing out of bed and running to her window.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading “It’s a lovely day, too; and there are flags flying.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
moving swiftly
From this reading “It’s a lovely day, too; and there are flags flying.
your parents
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading “Oh, it’s the Fourth, the glorious Fourth!” cried Lulu, springing out of bed and running to her window.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “Oh, it’s the Fourth, the glorious Fourth!” cried Lulu, springing out of bed and running to her window.
of great significance or value
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
it's
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From this reading “Oh, it’s the Fourth, the glorious Fourth!” cried Lulu, springing out of bed and running to her window.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading “It’s a lovely day, too; and there are flags flying.
LulunounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, it’s the Fourth, the glorious Fourth!” cried Lulu, springing out of bed and running to her window.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Oh, it’s the Fourth, the glorious Fourth!” cried Lulu, springing out of bed and running to her window.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
Raymond
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From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading “Oh, it’s the Fourth, the glorious Fourth!” cried Lulu, springing out of bed and running to her window.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Oh, it’s the Fourth, the glorious Fourth!” cried Lulu, springing out of bed and running to her window.
sunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “It’s a lovely day, too; and there are flags flying.
a special situation
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “It’s a lovely day, too; and there are flags flying.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading “Oh, it’s the Fourth, the glorious Fourth!” cried Lulu, springing out of bed and running to her window.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had a private consultation with Captain Raymond, and one result was that Max and Lulu were unexpectedly roused from sleep at sunrise of the important day by the firing of cannon and the ringing of all the church bells, while at the same moment a flag was flung to the breeze from every public building.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Also he thought it would be a fine thing to give them an agreeable surprise.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mr. Short took great interest in the plans and preparations for celebrating the Fourth, and was quite anxious that “the captain’s young folks” should have their every wish in regard to them satisfied.
