used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
(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 the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
a line of approach
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading For days beforehand people poured into the city, and hotels and boarding-houses were crowded to their utmost capacity.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
boarding-houses
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From this reading For days beforehand people poured into the city, and hotels and boarding-houses were crowded to their utmost capacity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading For days beforehand people poured into the city, and hotels and boarding-houses were crowded to their utmost capacity.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading For days beforehand people poured into the city, and hotels and boarding-houses were crowded to their utmost capacity.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading For days beforehand people poured into the city, and hotels and boarding-houses were crowded to their utmost capacity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
DECORATIONnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃən/
something used to beautify
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
being one more than seven
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
FourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
GrandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
Grandma'snounUS /ˈɡrændmɑːz/
possessive form of “grandma” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading For days beforehand people poured into the city, and hotels and boarding-houses were crowded to their utmost capacity.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For days beforehand people poured into the city, and hotels and boarding-houses were crowded to their utmost capacity.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
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 DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
march in a procession
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
and nothing more
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For days beforehand people poured into the city, and hotels and boarding-houses were crowded to their utmost capacity.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading For days beforehand people poured into the city, and hotels and boarding-houses were crowded to their utmost capacity.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
sightseersnounUS /ˈsaɪtˈsiːərz/
plural of “sightseer” — a tourist who is visiting sights of interest
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For days beforehand people poured into the city, and hotels and boarding-houses were crowded to their utmost capacity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
a special situation
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading For days beforehand people poured into the city, and hotels and boarding-houses were crowded to their utmost capacity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
at the time that
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
Winslows
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From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The line of march was down Fifth Avenue from Central Park to Fourteenth Street, and by eight o’clock in the morning the street was thronged with eager sightseers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Winslows’ house was not on Fifth Avenue, and as Grandma would not allow the children to stand in the street, their only hope of seeing the big parade was the possibility that some one of Grandma’s friends might invite them to her house.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading DECORATION DAY The big Decoration Day parade has long become a thing of the past, but in the days when the Winslows were children it was looked upon as one of the principal events of year.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading All the State militia came to New York for the occasion, and the West Point cadets turned out in full force.
