used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For since the good news about Mr. Morrison Kathie seemed full of happiness and content.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading For since the good news about Mr. Morrison Kathie seemed full of happiness and content.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
drearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading For since the good news about Mr. Morrison Kathie seemed full of happiness and content.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For since the good news about Mr. Morrison Kathie seemed full of happiness and content.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kathie had written a little note to Sarah, and now the two started in high satisfaction.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading For since the good news about Mr. Morrison Kathie seemed full of happiness and content.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Kathie had written a little note to Sarah, and now the two started in high satisfaction.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
Kathie
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From this reading Kathie had written a little note to Sarah, and now the two started in high satisfaction.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Kathie had written a little note to Sarah, and now the two started in high satisfaction.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
Middleville
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From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading For since the good news about Mr. Morrison Kathie seemed full of happiness and content.
a form of address for a man
From this reading For since the good news about Mr. Morrison Kathie seemed full of happiness and content.
information about recent and important events
From this reading For since the good news about Mr. Morrison Kathie seemed full of happiness and content.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
a brief written record
From this reading Kathie had written a little note to Sarah, and now the two started in high satisfaction.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For since the good news about Mr. Morrison Kathie seemed full of happiness and content.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST.
on the contrary
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Kathie had written a little note to Sarah, and now the two started in high satisfaction.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Kathie had written a little note to Sarah, and now the two started in high satisfaction.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For since the good news about Mr. Morrison Kathie seemed full of happiness and content.
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading For since the good news about Mr. Morrison Kathie seemed full of happiness and content.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Kathie had written a little note to Sarah, and now the two started in high satisfaction.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PUT TO THE TEST.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Kathie had written a little note to Sarah, and now the two started in high satisfaction.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The place looked less dreary than in winter, though the houses appeared rather more shabby by contrast.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE days were so long and pleasant now that Uncle Robert thought they would not start for Middleville until after dinner, especially as there would be a bright moon in the evening.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Kathie had written a little note to Sarah, and now the two started in high satisfaction.
