used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
(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 It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
anchornounUS /ˈæŋkər/
a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "In which you are quite right," responded Grandma Elsie.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
carefully weighed
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
DolphinnounUS /ˈdɑːlfən/
large slender food and game fish widely distributed in warm seas (especially around Hawaii)
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
Elsie
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From this reading "In which you are quite right," responded Grandma Elsie.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
enquiringlyadverb
in an inquiring manner
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
exhibitsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɪbəts/
plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
a social unit living together
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading "In which you are quite right," responded Grandma Elsie.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
how
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From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
preferringverbUS /prɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “prefer” — like better; value more highly
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "In which you are quite right," responded Grandma Elsie.
Raymond
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From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "In which you are quite right," responded Grandma Elsie.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "In which you are quite right," responded Grandma Elsie.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
only a very short time before
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
in the near future
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
statuarynounUS /ˈstætʃuːeri/
statues collectively
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
not in physical motion
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
separate or cause to separate abruptly
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
in or at that place or location
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
unseenadjectiveUS /ənˈsiːn/
not seen or perceived
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was soon evident that they were not all of one mind, some preferring a visit to one building, some to another.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the breakfast table on the morning after their arrival, they, as usual, considered together the question where the day should be spent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "In which you are quite right," responded Grandma Elsie.
a Caucasian
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After her return from the trip across the lake with the bridal party, the _Dolphin_ lay at anchor near the White City for a week or more; there were so many interesting and beautiful exhibits at the Fair still unseen by them that Captain Raymond, his family, and guests scarce knew how to tear themselves away.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I should like nothing better than to spend some hours in the Art Palace, examining paintings and statuary," said Violet, "and I have an idea that mamma would enjoy doing the same," looking enquiringly at her mother as she finished her sentence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "In which you are quite right," responded Grandma Elsie.
