used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
(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 Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE JINKS CLUB Saturday was hailed with delight by the four Maynards.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE JINKS CLUB Saturday was hailed with delight by the four Maynards.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading THE JINKS CLUB Saturday was hailed with delight by the four Maynards.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
without deviation
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE JINKS CLUB Saturday was hailed with delight by the four Maynards.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading THE JINKS CLUB Saturday was hailed with delight by the four Maynards.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
JINKSnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
noisy and mischievous merrymaking
From this reading THE JINKS CLUB Saturday was hailed with delight by the four Maynards.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
leaf-houses
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From this reading "Let's make leaf-houses."
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's make leaf-houses."
engage in
From this reading "Let's make leaf-houses."
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 It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
Marjorie
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From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
Maynards
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From this reading THE JINKS CLUB Saturday was hailed with delight by the four Maynards.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
playdaynoun
time for play or diversion
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
playdays
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From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE JINKS CLUB Saturday was hailed with delight by the four Maynards.
an educational institution
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE JINKS CLUB Saturday was hailed with delight by the four Maynards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was a glorious September day, and as it was an early autumn, many leaves had fallen and lay thick upon the ground.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE JINKS CLUB Saturday was hailed with delight by the four Maynards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know what to do," said Marjorie, as directly after breakfast they put on hats and coats for outdoor play of some sort.
at the time that
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Now that school had begun, a whole playday meant more than it did in vacation time, when all days were playdays.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE JINKS CLUB Saturday was hailed with delight by the four Maynards.
