used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to this custom, not the Ethels alone went to meet Katharine, but Helen and Roger and Dorothy, too.
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 Mrs. Morton chaperoned them and Dicky was added for good measure.
(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 GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading According to this custom, not the Ethels alone went to meet Katharine, but Helen and Roger and Dorothy, too.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading All felt a responsibility for the guest's happiness and all shared in any amusement that he or she might give.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
chaperoned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Morton chaperoned them and Dicky was added for good measure.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
DickynounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading Mrs. Morton chaperoned them and Dicky was added for good measure.
Dorothy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
Emerson'snounUS /ˈemərsənz/
possessive form of “emerson” — United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
Ethels
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading According to this custom, not the Ethels alone went to meet Katharine, but Helen and Roger and Dorothy, too.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading All felt a responsibility for the guest's happiness and all shared in any amusement that he or she might give.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading All felt a responsibility for the guest's happiness and all shared in any amusement that he or she might give.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
guest'snounUS /ɡests/
possessive form of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading All felt a responsibility for the guest's happiness and all shared in any amusement that he or she might give.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading All felt a responsibility for the guest's happiness and all shared in any amusement that he or she might give.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All felt a responsibility for the guest's happiness and all shared in any amusement that he or she might give.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading According to this custom, not the Ethels alone went to meet Katharine, but Helen and Roger and Dorothy, too.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
Hoboken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
JASONnounUS /ˈdʒeɪsən/
(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
Katharine
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Mrs. Morton chaperoned them and Dicky was added for good measure.
come together
From this reading According to this custom, not the Ethels alone went to meet Katharine, but Helen and Roger and Dorothy, too.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All felt a responsibility for the guest's happiness and all shared in any amusement that he or she might give.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Mrs. Morton chaperoned them and Dicky was added for good measure.
Mortons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
the middle of the day
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading All felt a responsibility for the guest's happiness and all shared in any amusement that he or she might give.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading According to this custom, not the Ethels alone went to meet Katharine, but Helen and Roger and Dorothy, too.
Rosemont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading All felt a responsibility for the guest's happiness and all shared in any amusement that he or she might give.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All felt a responsibility for the guest's happiness and all shared in any amusement that he or she might give.
transport commercially
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All felt a responsibility for the guest's happiness and all shared in any amusement that he or she might give.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading According to this custom, not the Ethels alone went to meet Katharine, but Helen and Roger and Dorothy, too.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading According to this custom, not the Ethels alone went to meet Katharine, but Helen and Roger and Dorothy, too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a pleasant custom of the family to regard any guests as belonging not to one or another member in particular but to all of them.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading According to this custom, not the Ethels alone went to meet Katharine, but Helen and Roger and Dorothy, too.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GOOD SHIP "JASON" The Rosemont schools closed for the holidays at noon of the Wednesday before Christmas, so all the Mortons and Dorothy were free to avail themselves of Mrs. Emerson's offer of her car to bring Katharine from Hoboken.
