used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “They are choosing rooms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can see them going from window to window.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading “They are choosing rooms.
ChummyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌmi/
(used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I can see them going from window to window.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
the act of departing
From this reading I can see them going from window to window.
graveled
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From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Their parents went in the house,” said Chummy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
staying power
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading “Their parents went in the house,” said Chummy.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading “They are choosing rooms.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Their parents went in the house,” said Chummy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I can see them going from window to window.
having a supporting base
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
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 CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading THE CHILDREN NEXT DOOR Chummy and I flew up into our favorite elm tree, sat on our feet to keep them warm, and stared at the boarding house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Their parents went in the house,” said Chummy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I can see them going from window to window.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A taxi was standing before the front door, and two children were running up and down the graveled drive, running as if they were glad to be able to stretch their young legs.
