used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
(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 had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading They promised laughingly, thankful to their friends for making the parting a so much easier one than they had anticipated.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
Archie
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From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
CHANNELnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
traveling across
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
Dickensons
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From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading They promised laughingly, thankful to their friends for making the parting a so much easier one than they had anticipated.
divisible by two
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
set up or found
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
good-bynoun
a farewell remark
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading They promised laughingly, thankful to their friends for making the parting a so much easier one than they had anticipated.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
for more time
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading They promised laughingly, thankful to their friends for making the parting a so much easier one than they had anticipated.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They promised laughingly, thankful to their friends for making the parting a so much easier one than they had anticipated.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
and nothing more
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
others
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From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
the act of departing politely
From this reading They promised laughingly, thankful to their friends for making the parting a so much easier one than they had anticipated.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
pleadingsnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋz/
plural of “pleading” — (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading They promised laughingly, thankful to their friends for making the parting a so much easier one than they had anticipated.
regretfullyadverbUS /rɪˈɡretfəli/
with regret (used in polite formulas)
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
riotousadjectiveUS /ˈraɪətəs/
produced or growing in extreme abundance
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
express in words
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
move hurridly
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They promised laughingly, thankful to their friends for making the parting a so much easier one than they had anticipated.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading They promised laughingly, thankful to their friends for making the parting a so much easier one than they had anticipated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading CROSSING THE CHANNEL Two days later our party started for France by way of Dover.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
at the time that
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
which person or people
From this reading They parted regretfully from their friends, who were obliged to remain in London a few days longer, and it is safe to say the others, the boys at least, were even more sorry to part from them.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Our girls were showered with good wishes and pleadings from the boys not to "forget them altogether in the gay and riotous life of Paris."
yachtingnounUS /ˈjɑːtɪŋ/
water travel for pleasure
From this reading They had not expected any one to see them off, and so it was a complete surprise when they found, not only the Dickensons and Archie, but all the rest of the jolly yachting party, waiting to say good-by to them and speed them on their way.
