used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
ailingadjectiveUS /ˈeɪlɪŋ/
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
(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 An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
coldsnounUS /koʊldz/
plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
Dinsmore
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From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
Elsie
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From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
divisible by two
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
apart from; not including
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
a social unit living together
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
the act of giving
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
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 But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
newly-married
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
and nothing more
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
by chance
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
in a serious manner
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
slighter
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From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
in the near future
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
not in physical motion
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Yet there were drawbacks to even those, in the fact that several of the near connection were ailing from colds caught during their round of festivities--Grandma Elsie and Chester Dinsmore being of those most seriously affected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the next week or two, family parties for the honor and entertainment of the newly-married ones were frequent.
at the time that
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
Woodburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An unwelcome anticipation not to them only, but to his father and the others at Woodburn, and in a slighter degree to all the connection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Life seemed to them bright and joyous, except when they remembered that Max would probably soon be ordered away, perhaps to some distant quarter of the globe.
but in spite of that
From this reading But orders had not come yet, and they still hoped they might be delayed for weeks, giving opportunity for many quiet home pleasures.
