Chapter XIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was a beautiful view, and the children loved it, as their father had loved it before them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was a beautiful view, and the children loved it, as their father had loved it before them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

divisible by two

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was a beautiful view, and the children loved it, as their father had loved it before them.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was a beautiful view, and the children loved it, as their father had loved it before them.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

held dear

From this reading It was a beautiful view, and the children loved it, as their father had loved it before them.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MRS.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

plural of “palisade” — fortification consisting of a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

inflected form of “ply” — give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

plural of “steamer” — a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was a beautiful view, and the children loved it, as their father had loved it before them.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

in the direction of

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

precisely as stated

From this reading They could look across to the opposite shore, where the Palisades rose in forms like castles, from the very brink of the river.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading It was a beautiful view, and the children loved it, as their father had loved it before them.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

look attentively

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

in or at the place that

From this reading The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.

English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WINSLOW GETS A TELEGRAM It was a glorious morning towards the end of June, and the four little Winslows were comfortably established under the big apple-tree.

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 The Winslow Homestead was on the banks of the Hudson, and from where they sat, the children could watch the boats on the river, and even hear the sound of the paddles, as the big excursion steamers plied their busy way between New York and Albany.