used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
the state of being absent
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
have
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So her punishment consisted in being kept at home from the Saturday meeting of the Jinks Club.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading So her punishment consisted in being kept at home from the Saturday meeting of the Jinks Club.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading So her punishment consisted in being kept at home from the Saturday meeting of the Jinks Club.
deprivationnounUS /ˌdeprəˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme poverty
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
HALLOWE'ENnounUS /ˌhæləˈwiːn/
the evening before All Saints' Day; often devoted to pranks played by young people
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So her punishment consisted in being kept at home from the Saturday meeting of the Jinks Club.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
JinksnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
noisy and mischievous merrymaking
From this reading So her punishment consisted in being kept at home from the Saturday meeting of the Jinks Club.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading So her punishment consisted in being kept at home from the Saturday meeting of the Jinks Club.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
Marjorie's
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From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
Maynard
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From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading So her punishment consisted in being kept at home from the Saturday meeting of the Jinks Club.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So her punishment consisted in being kept at home from the Saturday meeting of the Jinks Club.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
pranknounUS /præŋk/
acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
the act of punishing
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading So her punishment consisted in being kept at home from the Saturday meeting of the Jinks Club.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So her punishment consisted in being kept at home from the Saturday meeting of the Jinks Club.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
stifledadjectiveUS /ˈstaɪfəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
not in physical motion
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
waiveverbUS /weɪv/
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
(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 But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This was indeed a deprivation, as the members of the club were to plan games for the party, but still it was an easier fate to bear than absence from the great event itself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the mother well knew that what she was doing was for her child's own good, and so she stifled her own desires, and let Marjorie stay at home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Marjorie was so sweet and patient as she sat at home, while King and Kitty started off for the Jinks Club, that Mrs. Maynard was tempted to waive the punishment and send her along, too.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE HALLOWE'EN PARTY Mr. and Mrs. Maynard talked over Marjorie's latest prank, and concluded that it would indeed be too great a punishment to keep her at home from the Hallowe'en party.
