used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah, I see there is no getting ahead of Brother Levis," laughed Rosie.
at or in the front
From this reading "Ah, I see there is no getting ahead of Brother Levis," laughed Rosie.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
bayounounUS /ˈbaɪuː/
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Ah, I see there is no getting ahead of Brother Levis," laughed Rosie.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
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 The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
Eva
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From this reading "Let us run down there and join them, Eva."
Evelyn
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From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
a social unit living together
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "Ah, I see there is no getting ahead of Brother Levis," laughed Rosie.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
only a very short time before
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
a social unit living together
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ah, I see there is no getting ahead of Brother Levis," laughed Rosie.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
IonnounUS /ˈaɪən/
a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah, I see there is no getting ahead of Brother Levis," laughed Rosie.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "Let us run down there and join them, Eva."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "Ah, I see there is no getting ahead of Brother Levis," laughed Rosie.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us run down there and join them, Eva."
LevisnounUS /ˈlevɪs/
a popular brand of jeans
From this reading "Ah, I see there is no getting ahead of Brother Levis," laughed Rosie.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
LulunounUS /ˈluːluː/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
in motion
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
not any; not one
From this reading "Ah, I see there is no getting ahead of Brother Levis," laughed Rosie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
promenadenounUS /ˌprɑːməˈneɪd/
a formal ball held for a school class toward the end of the academic year
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
Rosie
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From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Let us run down there and join them, Eva."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
the state of being asleep
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
not in physical motion
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Let us run down there and join them, Eva."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Ah, I see there is no getting ahead of Brother Levis," laughed Rosie.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us run down there and join them, Eva."
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
Viamede
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But on reaching the veranda they were surprised to see the captain and Lulu already taking a morning promenade along the bank of the bayou.
at the time that
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A bright, beautiful day succeeded that on which the Ion family had arrived at Viamede.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger members of their party woke early, and the sun was hardly more than an hour high when Evelyn and Rosie passed down the broad stairway into the lower hall, moving with cautious tread lest they might disturb the still sleeping older members of the household.
