used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
(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 I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chester and his brother left early to take an evening train for the South.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Chester and his brother left early to take an evening train for the South.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
can't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Chester and his brother left early to take an evening train for the South.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Chester and his brother left early to take an evening train for the South.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chester and his brother left early to take an evening train for the South.
forty-twoadjective
being two more than forty
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
the act of giving
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chester and his brother left early to take an evening train for the South.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
go away from a place
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
the act of departing
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Chester and his brother left early to take an evening train for the South.
Lucilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
absolutely essential
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
resortedverbUS /rɪˈzɔːrtɪd/
past form of “resort” — have recourse to
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
sight-seeing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Chester and his brother left early to take an evening train for the South.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
carry out
From this reading Chester and his brother left early to take an evening train for the South.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Chester and his brother left early to take an evening train for the South.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
precisely as stated
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
in or at the place that
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
a Caucasian
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You may be sure I will and thank you, too," he returned, giving the pretty white hand she had put into his an affectionate squeeze.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Upon leaving the supper table the whole company resorted to the deck, where most of them spent the evening, being very weary with the sight-seeing of the day and finding restful seats there and a view of much that was interesting and enjoyable.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
Woodburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I'll see all I can, though, and give you a full account of it after I get home; that is, if you care to come over to Woodburn and hear it."
a late time of life
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am sorry for you that you must leave without having seen everything at the Fair, Chester," Lucilla said in bidding him good-by, "but we can't any of us stay the necessary forty-two years.
