used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BROOKLYN AND BABYLON.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
BABYLONnounUS /ˈbæbəlɑːn/
the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia and capital of the ancient kingdom of Babylonia
From this reading BROOKLYN AND BABYLON.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
Bessie
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From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
BROOKLYNnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading BROOKLYN AND BABYLON.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
chubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌbi/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
wanted intensely
From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
ginghamsnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəmz/
plural of “gingham” — a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
Mordaunt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Thirteen years passed.
plaids
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From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
ReversesnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
sashesnounUS /ˈsæʃɪz/
plural of “sash” — a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
dependable
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
ThirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading Thirteen years passed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Bessie had three of her desired children and a nice little flat in Brooklyn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
be dressed in
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
a Caucasian
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Reverses and trials had come, but on the whole Mordaunt was fairly prosperous, and they were happy.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
a late time of life
From this reading Thirteen years passed.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The children did not wear white dresses and blue sashes; they were generally to be seen in stout ginghams and woolen plaids, but they were chubby, healthy, pretty things, and their mother was as proud of them as if they had realized every detail of her youthful and ambitious dreams.
