used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner the little company of five repaired to the parlour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
cheapadjectiveUS /tʃiːp/
relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading After dinner the little company of five repaired to the parlour.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “How do you know that?” cried Maude.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
dineverbUS /daɪn/
have supper; eat dinner
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner the little company of five repaired to the parlour.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “How do you know that?” cried Maude.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
FERNBOROUGH
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From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading After dinner the little company of five repaired to the parlour.
Florence'snounUS /ˈflɔːrənsɪz/
possessive form of “florence” — a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
Hon
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From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
How
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From this reading “How do you know that?” cried Maude.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “How do you know that?” cried Maude.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After dinner the little company of five repaired to the parlour.
Maude
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From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
melodiesnounUS /ˈmelədiz/
plural of “melody” — a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
Nathaniel
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From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After dinner the little company of five repaired to the parlour.
and nothing more
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading After dinner the little company of five repaired to the parlour.
protestsnounUS /ˈproʊtests/
plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
Quincy'snounUS /ˈkwɪnsiz/
possessive form of “quincy” — American patriot who presented the colonists' grievances to the English king (1744-1775)
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading After dinner the little company of five repaired to the parlour.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
SalemnounUS /ˈseɪləm/
capital of the state of Oregon in the northwestern part of the state on the Willamette River
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
VACATIONnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A VACATION AT FERNBOROUGH The Hon. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer did not dine at home that evening.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Maude sang negro melodies despite the protests of her mother, and her sister Florence's assertion that they were only sung at cheap variety shows.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Quincy's mother said that he had gone to Salem but would return later.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “How do you know that?” cried Maude.
