used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
Arline
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From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
Arline's
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From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What is the pleasure of this organisation?" called Emma.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
put on clothes
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
Elfreda's
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From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
Emma
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From this reading "What is the pleasure of this organisation?" called Emma.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
fluffyadjectiveUS /ˈflʌfi/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
FROLICnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
high-poweredadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈpaʊərd/
vigorously energetic or forceful
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What is the pleasure of this organisation?" called Emma.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
without good reason
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
full of life and energy
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
engage in
From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading "What is the pleasure of this organisation?" called Emma.
ornamentedverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmentɪd/
past form of “ornament” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
PicnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
picnickers
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From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "What is the pleasure of this organisation?" called Emma.
only a very short time before
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
Sempers
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From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
surenessnoun
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST FROLIC The Sempers could scarcely have chosen a more perfect day for their last frolic.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What is the pleasure of this organisation?" called Emma.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The party were to make the trip to "Picnic Hollow," as Arline had named their destination, in Elfreda's and Arline's automobiles.
vagrantnounUS /ˈveɪɡrənt/
a wanderer who has no established residence or visible means of support
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What is the pleasure of this organisation?" called Emma.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
a Caucasian
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The sky wore its most vivid blue dress, ornamented by little fluffy white clouds, and a jolly vagrant breeze played lightly about the picnickers, whispering in their ears the lively assurance that wind and sky and sun were all on their good behavior for that day at least.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading During the past year the latter had become greatly interested in automobiles, and drove her own high-powered car with the sureness of an expert.
