used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
(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 Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
in addition
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Oh, what is it, Uncle Walter?" asked Ned eagerly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
DolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Oh, what is it, Uncle Walter?" asked Ned eagerly.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
your parents
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
set up or found
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Oh, what is it, Uncle Walter?" asked Ned eagerly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
Ned
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From this reading "Oh, what is it, Uncle Walter?" asked Ned eagerly.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, what is it, Uncle Walter?" asked Ned eagerly.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
by chance
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it too, and possibly older folks might find some amusement there also."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "Oh, what is it, Uncle Walter?" asked Ned eagerly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
(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 Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Oh, what is it, Uncle Walter?" asked Ned eagerly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As usual the question which of them all should claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.
a Caucasian
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the White City beside the lake.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show," said Walter.
