used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading They very much admired the situation of the town, and the view from it of the bay, with its picturesque islands.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
Ah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
(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 All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading They very much admired the situation of the town, and the view from it of the bay, with its picturesque islands.
bonnyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːni/
very pleasing to the eye
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
Castine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
Elsie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
an opposing military force
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
set up or found
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading They very much admired the situation of the town, and the view from it of the bay, with its picturesque islands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They very much admired the situation of the town, and the view from it of the bay, with its picturesque islands.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
Lilburn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
Lossing's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They very much admired the situation of the town, and the view from it of the bay, with its picturesque islands.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
in the near future
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading They very much admired the situation of the town, and the view from it of the bay, with its picturesque islands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They very much admired the situation of the town, and the view from it of the bay, with its picturesque islands.
Travilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
precisely as stated
From this reading They very much admired the situation of the town, and the view from it of the bay, with its picturesque islands.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading They very much admired the situation of the town, and the view from it of the bay, with its picturesque islands.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As they entered the harbor of Castine Mrs. Travilla remarked that it was quite as picturesque as she expected from Lossing's description.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All were eager to visit the historical places immediately upon their arrival.
which person or people
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole party presently landed, a guide was found who promised to conduct them to all the points of historical interest, and they set out upon their search.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Ah, I entirely agree with you, Cousin Elsie," responded Mr. Lilburn; "it is so bonny a place that I do not wonder it was coveted by the enemy."
