used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
America'snounUS /əˈmerəkəz/
possessive form of “america” — North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
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 Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
Briggs
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From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harlowe, in company with Mrs. Gray, had come from Oakdale.
commemorateverbUS /kəˈmeməreɪt/
celebrate by some ceremony or observation
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
permission to do something
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
Elfreda
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From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
Fairview
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From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
a social unit living together
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harlowe, in company with Mrs. Gray, had come from Oakdale.
brought together in one place
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harlowe, in company with Mrs. Gray, had come from Oakdale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
Harlowe
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harlowe, in company with Mrs. Gray, had come from Oakdale.
Harlowe's
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From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
hospitableadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːˈspɪtəbəl/
favorable to life and growth
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harlowe, in company with Mrs. Gray, had come from Oakdale.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
engage in
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
Miriam's
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From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harlowe, in company with Mrs. Gray, had come from Oakdale.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harlowe, in company with Mrs. Gray, had come from Oakdale.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
NESBITS
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From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
Oakdale
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From this reading Mr. and Mrs. Harlowe, in company with Mrs. Gray, had come from Oakdale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
Southards
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From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
Thanksgivings
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From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
transplantedverbUS /trænˈsplæntɪd/
past form of “transplant” — lift and reset in another soil or situation
From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was Thanksgiving eve, and the Nesbits had gathered under their hospitable roof a most congenial company to help them commemorate America's first holiday.
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
which person or people
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THANKSGIVING WITH THE NESBITS "I am sure I never before had so much to be thankful for!" was Grace Harlowe's fervent declaration as she viewed with loving eyes the little circle of friends of which she was the center.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading J. Elfreda Briggs had won a reluctant consent from her family, who invariably spent their Thanksgivings at Fairview, to make one of Miriam's house party.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Anne, who was playing an extended engagement in New York City, was transplanted from the Southards' to Miriam's home for a week's stay.
