aislenounUS /aɪl/
a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
(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 The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
AmphitheatrenounUS /ˈæmfəθiˈeɪtər/
a sloping gallery with seats for spectators (as in an operating room or theater)
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
AnnualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Usually Mary or one of the older members of the family stayed at home with the children.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Usually Mary or one of the older members of the family stayed at home with the children.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
a female human offspring
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
Emerson-Morton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
every person
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Usually Mary or one of the older members of the family stayed at home with the children.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Usually Mary or one of the older members of the family stayed at home with the children.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
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 Usually Mary or one of the older members of the family stayed at home with the children.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Usually Mary or one of the older members of the family stayed at home with the children.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Usually Mary or one of the older members of the family stayed at home with the children.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
with speed
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
SPELLINGnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Usually Mary or one of the older members of the family stayed at home with the children.
carry out
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this occasion, however, Mr. Emerson had announced that he intended to take part in the match so everybody was eager to be present to encourage him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "Evidently this is popular," remarked Mr. Emerson to his daughter as he took his seat next to her, placing himself at the end of the bench so that he could get into the aisle quickly when the time came.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually Mary or one of the older members of the family stayed at home with the children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
at the time that
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE SPELLING MATCH THE evening of the Annual Spelling Match was one of those when the whole Emerson-Morton family down to Dicky went to the Amphitheatre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Usually Mary or one of the older members of the family stayed at home with the children.
but in spite of that
From this reading The Amphitheatre was fuller than they had seen it yet when they reached it and made their way as far forward as possible so that they might hear all that was said.
