used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was late in the afternoon.
(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 Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
in addition
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
Annis
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From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
CragnounUS /kræɡ/
a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
CubanounUS /ˈkjuːbə/
a communist state in the Caribbean on the island of Cuba
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
dearly loved
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
Evelyn's
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From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
Fairview
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From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
assemble or get together
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
Harold
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From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
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 Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
and nothing more
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was late in the afternoon.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
Lilburn
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From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
held dear
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
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 There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
not any; not one
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
Ronald
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From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
solicitousadjectiveUS /səˈlɪsətəs/
full of anxiety and concern
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
up to a particular time
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had been gone long enough for hopes to be entertained of their speedy return, but there was no certainty in regard to the time of their arrival at the cottage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
Travilla
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From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
which person or people
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were so many who were near and dear to her, and whom she loved to gather about her, that she could not be content till this was done.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
Woodburn
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From this reading Now the families of Fairview, Ion, and Woodburn were all spending the summer there; also Ronald Lilburn and Annis, his wife--though just now several of the gentlemen had gone to Cuba to learn of the welfare of Harold and Herbert Travilla, about whom their mother had grown very solicitous.
a late time of life
From this reading Crag Cottage had been at Evelyn's desire so added to in the past years that it could now accommodate a large number of guests.
