used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first day of school was a great occasion, and much preparation had been made for it.
(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 Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
in addition
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first day of school was a great occasion, and much preparation had been made for it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
blankbooks
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Kitty had a new slate, and Midget and King had new blankbooks.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first day of school was a great occasion, and much preparation had been made for it.
ginghamnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəm/
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The first day of school was a great occasion, and much preparation had been made for it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first day of school was a great occasion, and much preparation had been made for it.
immaculateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmækjuːlɪt/
completely neat and clean
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first day of school was a great occasion, and much preparation had been made for it.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Kitty had a new slate, and Midget and King had new blankbooks.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Kitty had a new slate, and Midget and King had new blankbooks.
immediately past
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The first day of school was a great occasion, and much preparation had been made for it.
Maynard
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From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
Maynards
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From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
MidgetnounUS /ˈmɪdʒət/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading Kitty had a new slate, and Midget and King had new blankbooks.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The first day of school was a great occasion, and much preparation had been made for it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The first day of school was a great occasion, and much preparation had been made for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
pencilsnounUS /ˈpensəlz/
plural of “pencil” — a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
pensnounUS /penz/
plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The first day of school was a great occasion, and much preparation had been made for it.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
an educational institution
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
schooldaysnoun
the time of life when you are going to school
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
slatenounUS /sleɪt/
(formerly) a writing tablet made of slate
From this reading Kitty had a new slate, and Midget and King had new blankbooks.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
starchiness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
stockedadjectiveUS /stɑːkt/
furnished with more than enough
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL At last schooldays began, and one Monday morning the three Maynards started off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first day of school was a great occasion, and much preparation had been made for it.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
a Caucasian
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Also, they were all in a state of clean starchiness, and the girls' pretty gingham dresses and King's wide white collar were immaculate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Maynard had brought each of the children a fine new box, well stocked with pencils, pens, and things of that sort.
