used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
(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 "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
a line of approach
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
BeechwoodnounUS /ˈbiːtʃwʊd/
wood of any of various beech trees; used for flooring and containers and plywood and tool handles
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
a youthful male person
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
dearly loved
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
exceptingverbUS /ˌekˈseptɪŋ/
-ing form of “except” — take exception to
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading I think we had good fun," exclaimed Neddie.
a social unit living together
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
a boy or man
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading I think we had good fun," exclaimed Neddie.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I think we had good fun," exclaimed Neddie.
grandpanounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I think we had good fun," exclaimed Neddie.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
he's
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From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
and nothing more
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Oh, yes, mamma!
man-of-warnoun
a warship intended for combat
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
Neddie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I think we had good fun," exclaimed Neddie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yes, mamma!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
and nothing more
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
Ronald
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From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
Ronald's
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From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
express in words
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
a male human offspring
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think we had good fun," exclaimed Neddie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "To be sure Ronald is only a baby boy--just about half as old as I am--but he's a very dear little fellow; and then his grandpa made a great deal of fun for us."
precisely as stated
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I think we had good fun," exclaimed Neddie.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
which person or people
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
Woodburn
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From this reading The Woodburn carriage was quite full with the captain and his entire family, excepting, of course, his eldest son, Max, who was far away on board a man-of-war.
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes, mamma!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well," said Violet, as they drove out of Beechwood Avenue into the highway, "I have enjoyed little Ronald's birthday party very much, and hope you can all say the same."
