used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The day chosen was always a Saturday, and usually the first Saturday of the month, though this was subject to the convenience of the elders.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The day chosen was always a Saturday, and usually the first Saturday of the month, though this was subject to the convenience of the elders.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading The day chosen was always a Saturday, and usually the first Saturday of the month, though this was subject to the convenience of the elders.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
eldersnounUS /ˈeldərz/
plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are
From this reading The day chosen was always a Saturday, and usually the first Saturday of the month, though this was subject to the convenience of the elders.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The day chosen was always a Saturday, and usually the first Saturday of the month, though this was subject to the convenience of the elders.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
long-established
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From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
Maynard
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From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
a form of address for a man
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
Ourday
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From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
PICNICnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The day chosen was always a Saturday, and usually the first Saturday of the month, though this was subject to the convenience of the elders.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The day chosen was always a Saturday, and usually the first Saturday of the month, though this was subject to the convenience of the elders.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The day chosen was always a Saturday, and usually the first Saturday of the month, though this was subject to the convenience of the elders.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PICNIC PLANS One entire day out of each month Mr. Maynard devoted to the entertainment of his children.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
under normal conditions
From this reading The day chosen was always a Saturday, and usually the first Saturday of the month, though this was subject to the convenience of the elders.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading As there had been so much bustle and confusion consequent upon their return from the summer vacation, the September "Ourday" did not occur until the second Saturday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This was a long-established custom, and the children looked forward eagerly to what they called an Ourday.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The children were allowed to choose in turn what the entertainment should be, and if possible their wishes were complied with.
