used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY The Thanksgiving Dinner was a jollification.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
(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 The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
bananasnounUS /bəˈnænəz/
plural of “banana” — any of several tropical and subtropical treelike herbs of the genus Musa having a terminal crown of large entire leaves and usually bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
capaciousadjectiveUS /kəˈpeɪʃəs/
large in capacity
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
children's
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From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY The Thanksgiving Dinner was a jollification.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY The Thanksgiving Dinner was a jollification.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
fashionedadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənd/
planned and made or fashioned artistically
From this reading In the middle of the table was a large "horn of plenty," fashioned of gilded pasteboard.
figsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
gildedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪldɪd/
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading In the middle of the table was a large "horn of plenty," fashioned of gilded pasteboard.
grapesnounUS /ɡreɪps/
plural of “grape” — any of various juicy fruit of the genus Vitis with green or purple skins; grow in clusters
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
hornnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading In the middle of the table was a large "horn of plenty," fashioned of gilded pasteboard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the middle of the table was a large "horn of plenty," fashioned of gilded pasteboard.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
jollificationnoun
a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY The Thanksgiving Dinner was a jollification.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the middle of the table was a large "horn of plenty," fashioned of gilded pasteboard.
Maynard
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From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading In the middle of the table was a large "horn of plenty," fashioned of gilded pasteboard.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
Molly'snounUS /ˈmɑːliz/
possessive form of “molly” — popular aquarium fish
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
nutsadjectiveUS /nʌts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
orangesnounUS /ˈɔːrəndʒəz/
plural of “orange” — round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
pasteboardnoun
stiff cardboard made by pasting together layers of paper
From this reading In the middle of the table was a large "horn of plenty," fashioned of gilded pasteboard.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
a full supply
From this reading In the middle of the table was a large "horn of plenty," fashioned of gilded pasteboard.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
raisinsnounUS /ˈreɪzənz/
plural of “raisin” — dried grape
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY The Thanksgiving Dinner was a jollification.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY The Thanksgiving Dinner was a jollification.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading From its capacious mouth were tumbling oranges, apples, bananas, grapes, nuts, figs, and raisins.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THANKSGIVING DAY The Thanksgiving Dinner was a jollification.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
at the time that
From this reading The pretty table decorations, planned for the expected guests, were modified better to suit the children's tastes, and when dinner was announced and they all went out to the dining-room, a general shout of applause was raised.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The Maynard children were always a merry crowd, but the added element of Molly's gaiety gave a new zest to the fun.
