used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
adoptionnounUS /əˈdɑːpʃən/
the act of accepting with approval; favorable reception
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Miss Southard met them at the door with welcoming arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
of short duration or distance
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
greatly pleased
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Miss Southard met them at the door with welcoming arms.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
endearedverbUS /enˈdiːrd/
past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
the act of departing
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
GREETINGnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Southard met them at the door with welcoming arms.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
Oakdale
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From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
on the contrary
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
Southard
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From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
Southards
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From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
a special situation
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
to-night
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From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Mr. Southard met them at the station with his automobile, and a twenty minutes' drive brought them to the Southard home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
welcomingadjectiveUS /ˈwelkəmɪŋ/
very cordial
From this reading Miss Southard met them at the door with welcoming arms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What shall we do after dinner to-night?" asked Miss Southard, as she showed her guests to their rooms after the first affectionate greetings had been exchanged.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She was particularly delighted to see Anne, for the few weeks Anne had spent in their house had endeared her to the Southards and made them wish her their "little sister" in reality rather than by fond adoption.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GREETING OLD FRIENDS To spend their brief holiday with the Southards was the next best thing to going home, in the opinion of the Oakdale girls.
