adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grandpa Maynard's equipage was a Victoria with a span of fine horses.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and the park drives were crowded with vehicles of all sorts.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It was a lovely afternoon, and the park drives were crowded with vehicles of all sorts.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
besideprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪd/
next to; at the side of
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
coachmannounUS /ˈkoʊtʃmən/
a man who drives a coach (or carriage)
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
conditionsnounUS /kənˈdɪʃənz/
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
crowdedadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊdəd/
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and the park drives were crowded with vehicles of all sorts.
decorouslyadverb
in a proper and decorous manner
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and the park drives were crowded with vehicles of all sorts.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
equipagenoun
equipment and supplies of a military force
From this reading Grandpa Maynard's equipage was a Victoria with a span of fine horses.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Grandpa Maynard's equipage was a Victoria with a span of fine horses.
flocknounUS /flɑːk/
a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
footmannounUS /ˈfʊtmən/
a man employed as a servant in a large establishment (as a palace) to run errands and do chores
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
GRANDMAnounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
GrandpanounUS /ˈɡrændpɑː/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Grandpa Maynard's equipage was a Victoria with a span of fine horses.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
highadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
horsesnounUS /ˈhɔːrsəz/
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Grandpa Maynard's equipage was a Victoria with a span of fine horses.
impressedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprest/
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and the park drives were crowded with vehicles of all sorts.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and the park drives were crowded with vehicles of all sorts.
Marjorie
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From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
MAYNARD'S
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From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
Maynards
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From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
merryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Grandpa Maynard's equipage was a Victoria with a span of fine horses.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
parknounUS /pɑːrk/
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
Posynoun
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
provedadjectiveUS /pruːvd/
established beyond doubt
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
RosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
seatnounUS /siːt/
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
sortsnounUS /sɔːrts/
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and the park drives were crowded with vehicles of all sorts.
spannounUS /spæn/
the complete duration of something
From this reading Grandpa Maynard's equipage was a Victoria with a span of fine horses.
sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/
to a sufficient degree
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
vehiclesnounUS /ˈviːhɪkəlz/
plural of “vehicle” — a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading It was a lovely afternoon, and the park drives were crowded with vehicles of all sorts.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Grandpa Maynard's equipage was a Victoria with a span of fine horses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Grandpa Maynard's equipage was a Victoria with a span of fine horses.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But, impressed by their surroundings, the children were not very merry, and Marjorie sat decorously on the back seat with Rosy Posy beside her, while King and Kitty sat facing them.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading On the high front seat sat the coachman and footman in livery, who looked sufficiently dignified and responsible to take care of a merry flock of children.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grandpa Maynard's equipage was a Victoria with a span of fine horses.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AT GRANDMA MAYNARD'S The ride in the park, though conducted under rather formal conditions, proved very enjoyable to the four young Maynards.
