used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The following afternoon Frank and Bart took the girls out for a carriage ride.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The following afternoon Frank and Bart took the girls out for a carriage ride.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following afternoon Frank and Bart took the girls out for a carriage ride.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading The following afternoon Frank and Bart took the girls out for a carriage ride.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The following afternoon Frank and Bart took the girls out for a carriage ride.
Elsie
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From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
FillmorenounUS /ˈfɪlmɔːr/
elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following afternoon Frank and Bart took the girls out for a carriage ride.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The following afternoon Frank and Bart took the girls out for a carriage ride.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading The following afternoon Frank and Bart took the girls out for a carriage ride.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The following afternoon Frank and Bart took the girls out for a carriage ride.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Well, I’m glad we struck you this way,” he said.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
I'm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, I’m glad we struck you this way,” he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
absolutely essential
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OUT ON THE PIMLICO ROAD.
on one occasion
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT ON THE PIMLICO ROAD.
PIMLICOnoun
a racetrack for thoroughbred racing; site of the Preakness
From this reading OUT ON THE PIMLICO ROAD.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The following afternoon Frank and Bart took the girls out for a carriage ride.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading OUT ON THE PIMLICO ROAD.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, I’m glad we struck you this way,” he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
in the near future
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading “Well, I’m glad we struck you this way,” he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT ON THE PIMLICO ROAD.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Well, I’m glad we struck you this way,” he said.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The following afternoon Frank and Bart took the girls out for a carriage ride.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Well, I’m glad we struck you this way,” he said.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Well, I’m glad we struck you this way,” he said.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, I’m glad we struck you this way,” he said.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
which person or people
From this reading On returning to the house they were greeted by Fillmore, who came out at once as he saw the girls being assisted from the carriage.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although Elsie enjoyed it greatly, she soon became tired, and it was necessary to return with her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, I’m glad we struck you this way,” he said.
