used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
(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 They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
make certain of
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
for the reason that
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
bona-fide
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From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
defiedverbUS /dɪˈfaɪd/
inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
enterprisingadjectiveUS /ˈentərpraɪzɪŋ/
marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
divisible by two
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
your parents
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
come to pass
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
a social unit living together
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
Lilia's
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From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
precisely as stated
From this reading Uncle Harry was in great demand, and very often made one of the gay party of young folks off for a frolic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They defied King Winter openly, and went on all sorts of excursions, even on a bona-fide picnic, notwithstanding the two feet of snow on the ground.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
at the time that
From this reading Sometimes there was a regular programme for the next day, prepared the night before, but oftener, things happened of themselves, and when they do that, you know, pleasure seems a deal more satisfying and delightful, because it is unexpected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
wondermentnounUS /ˈwʌndərmənt/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The daily bulletin which they carried over to Mrs. Carter at the Winter Farm kept the worthy inmates in constant wonderment as to what would happen next.
but in spite of that
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading |YOU may think that Lilia's “mortification” was quite an excitement in this enterprising young household; yet I assure you that never twenty-four hours passed but a ridiculous adventure of some kind overtook the girls.
