aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
Brackett
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From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
Cahoon
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From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
Cordelia
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From this reading At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were some notable vacancies in the roster.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
JudahnounUS /ˈdʒuːdə/
(Old Testament) the fourth son of Jacob who was forebear of one of the tribes of Israel; one of his descendants was to be the Messiah
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
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 At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
mayflowers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There were some notable vacancies in the roster.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
patchesnounUS /ˈpætʃəz/
plural of “patch” — a small contrasting part of something
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
quotingverbUS /ˈkwoʊtɪŋ/
-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
rosternounUS /ˈrɑːstər/
a list of names
From this reading There were some notable vacancies in the roster.
rummagingverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
slopesnounUS /sloʊps/
plural of “slope” — an elevated geological formation
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There were some notable vacancies in the roster.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
the season of growth
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
Susannah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were some notable vacancies in the roster.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was supper time at the Fair Harbor and the "guests"--quoting Mrs. Susannah Brackett--or the "inmates"--quoting Mr. Judah Cahoon--were seated about the table.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
vacanciesnounUS /ˈveɪkənsiz/
plural of “vacancy” — being unoccupied
From this reading There were some notable vacancies in the roster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the head, where Mrs. Cordelia Berry had so graciously and for so long presided, there was now an empty chair.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was April and one of those beautiful early spring days with which New England is sometimes favored.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The first buds were showing on the trees, the first patches of new green were sprinkling the sheltered slopes of the little hills, and under the dead leaves by the edges of the woods boys had been rummaging for the first mayflowers.
