used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already it was Wednesday, and on Saturday the Maynards would have their November Ourday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Already it was Wednesday, and on Saturday the Maynards would have their November Ourday.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
Bongzoo
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From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Already it was Wednesday, and on Saturday the Maynards would have their November Ourday.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This time, however, Rosamond was quite positive in her opinion.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
Maynards
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From this reading Already it was Wednesday, and on Saturday the Maynards would have their November Ourday.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Already it was Wednesday, and on Saturday the Maynards would have their November Ourday.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Already it was Wednesday, and on Saturday the Maynards would have their November Ourday.
on one occasion
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This time, however, Rosamond was quite positive in her opinion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
Ourday
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From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading This time, however, Rosamond was quite positive in her opinion.
POSY'S
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From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading This time, however, Rosamond was quite positive in her opinion.
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
Rosamond
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From this reading This time, however, Rosamond was quite positive in her opinion.
ROSYadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Already it was Wednesday, and on Saturday the Maynards would have their November Ourday.
selectionsnounUS /səˈlekʃənz/
plural of “selection” — the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Already it was Wednesday, and on Saturday the Maynards would have their November Ourday.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time, however, Rosamond was quite positive in her opinion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
under normal conditions
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Already it was Wednesday, and on Saturday the Maynards would have their November Ourday.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was Rosy Posy's turn to choose, but as her selections were usually either vague or impossible, the other children were not backward in offering suggestions to help the little one out.
at the time that
From this reading When her father asked her where she wanted to go for a day's outing, she at once responded, "To Bongzoo."
in or at the place that
From this reading ROSY POSY'S CHOICE It was time to decide the momentous question of where the next Ourday should be spent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Already it was Wednesday, and on Saturday the Maynards would have their November Ourday.
