used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What about you, Jessica?" asked Grace.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
anew
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
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 "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
at or in or to any place
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What about you, Jessica?" asked Grace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
demurredverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrd/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
let fall to the ground
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
Harlowe
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From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
I'll
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From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
Jessica
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From this reading "What about you, Jessica?" asked Grace.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
Nora
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From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
O'Malley
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From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
Pierson
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From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
an educational institution
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
and nothing more
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
successive (without a break)
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
to-day
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From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
close enough to be walked to
From this reading AN AUTUMN WALKING EXPEDITION "It is simply too lovely to go home to-day," exclaimed Grace Harlowe to her three chums as they strolled down High School Street one sunny afternoon in early October.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I move that we drop our books at my house and go for a walk."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What about you, Jessica?" asked Grace.
which person or people
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "I'm willing to drop my books anywhere and never see them again," grumbled Nora O'Malley, who was not fond of study.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I ought to go straight home," demurred Anne Pierson, "but I'll put pleasure before duty and stay with the crowd."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What about you, Jessica?" asked Grace.
