used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mamma and Sarah were often now in earnest consultation about the packing.
abundancenounUS /əˈbʌndəns/
the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading THE AUGUST TREE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
berriesnounUS /ˈberiz/
plural of “berry” — any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
bright-colored
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From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
budsnounUS /bʌdz/
plural of “bud” — a partially opened flower
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
clapverbUS /klæp/
put quickly or forcibly
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Mamma and Sarah were often now in earnest consultation about the packing.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
crocusesnounUS /ˈkroʊkjuːsɪz/
plural of “crocus” — any of numerous low-growing plants of the genus Crocus having slender grasslike leaves and white or yellow or purple flowers; native chiefly to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading Mamma and Sarah were often now in earnest consultation about the packing.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
the act of departing
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
for more time
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
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 The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
an old word for “no”
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mamma and Sarah were often now in earnest consultation about the packing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mamma and Sarah were often now in earnest consultation about the packing.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Mamma and Sarah were often now in earnest consultation about the packing.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
a full supply
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
RectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
robinsnounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
plural of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading Mamma and Sarah were often now in earnest consultation about the packing.
express in words
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
deliver by singing
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
swellverbUS /swel/
increase in size, magnitude, number, or intensity
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
carry out
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AUGUST TREE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading THE AUGUST TREE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Rector did not say nay, though he must stay a good many weeks longer to take care of his parish.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mamma and Sarah were often now in earnest consultation about the packing.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN the buds began to swell, the crocuses to push their bright-colored blossoms out of the ground, and the golden robins to sing, mamma said it was time for the little ones to be in the country.
in or at the place that
From this reading The children began to dance and clap their hands at the idea of going to the farm where they always had such a happy time, where there was plenty of nice milk and cream, and, in the summer, fruit and berries in abundance.
