used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
(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 Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
rid of obstructions
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
DolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
Elsie
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From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
the act of giving
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
in the near future
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading "Mamma is reading something sad, I know by the look on her face," said Walter, hurrying toward her, the others following.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Soon after breakfast they were all on deck, as usual in pleasant weather, enjoying the breeze, the sight of passing vessels, and a distant view of the land.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Captain and Violet sat near together with the two little ones playing about them, while Grandma Elsie, in a reclining chair, at no great distance, seemed absorbed in a book.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What is it you are reading, Mamma, that makes you look so sorry?" he asked, putting an arm about her neck, and giving her a kiss.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To the great delight of the young people on board the "Dolphin" the sun shone in a clear sky the next morning.
