used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
(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 A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Its equal could not be enjoyed in an ordinary dining-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Its equal could not be enjoyed in an ordinary dining-room.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
breezyadjectiveUS /ˈbriːzi/
fresh and animated
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Its equal could not be enjoyed in an ordinary dining-room.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading Its equal could not be enjoyed in an ordinary dining-room.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
enchantmentnounUS /enˈtʃæntmənt/
a feeling of great liking for something wonderful and unusual
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Its equal could not be enjoyed in an ordinary dining-room.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Its equal could not be enjoyed in an ordinary dining-room.
every person
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
flavornounUS /ˈfleɪvər/
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
frolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
brought together in one place
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
the act of giving
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
how
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From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its equal could not be enjoyed in an ordinary dining-room.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
being nothing more than specified
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
not any; not one
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
not one, and not any
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Its equal could not be enjoyed in an ordinary dining-room.
noveltynounUS /ˈnɑːvəlti/
originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Its equal could not be enjoyed in an ordinary dining-room.
out-of-dooradjective
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
PICNICnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
picnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
participate in games or sport
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
a full supply
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
pulsenounUS /pʌls/
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
quickeningnounUS /ˈkwɪkənɪŋ/
the process of showing signs of life
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
STRAW-RIDE
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From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A genuine American picnic means a jolly little party in the open air with plenty of space for all sorts of games and amusements; and then the dinner!
in or at that place or location
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
precisely as stated
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
at the time that
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading There is no need of chairs when the party is gathered around the feast, for the novelty and fascination of sitting on the ground while dining are thoroughly enjoyed, and everyone knows how delicious a mere bit of bread and butter may taste when eaten from the low, green table, the general enchantment of place and scene giving an added flavor.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A STRAW-RIDE PICNIC THERE is a charm in the very word picnic, for it brings with it a breezy, wholesome, out-of-door atmosphere, quickening the pulse and causing the lips to smile with delight and the eyes to sparkle with merriment.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading June is the ideal time for picnics; in this month there are so many perfect days, when none should work, but all should play, that one is prompted to plan for a little fun and frolic, including an informal Straw Ride, which shall form part of the programme of the entertainment.
