Chapter XV · Chapter 15

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "Aren't we going on to Boston this afternoon?" asked Marjorie, in surprise.

possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

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From this reading "Aren't we going on to Boston this afternoon?" asked Marjorie, in surprise.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE CIRCUS The next morning the Maynard family visited Yale College.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading "Aren't we going on to Boston this afternoon?" asked Marjorie, in surprise.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading AT THE CIRCUS The next morning the Maynard family visited Yale College.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading AT THE CIRCUS The next morning the Maynard family visited Yale College.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

a social unit living together

From this reading AT THE CIRCUS The next morning the Maynard family visited Yale College.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

the act of departing

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Aren't we going on to Boston this afternoon?" asked Marjorie, in surprise.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

a midday meal

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading AT THE CIRCUS The next morning the Maynard family visited Yale College.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AT THE CIRCUS The next morning the Maynard family visited Yale College.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

a form of address for a man

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading AT THE CIRCUS The next morning the Maynard family visited Yale College.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

and nothing more

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

past form of “ramble” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

reflecting optimism

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading "Aren't we going on to Boston this afternoon?" asked Marjorie, in surprise.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading AT THE CIRCUS The next morning the Maynard family visited Yale College.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Aren't we going on to Boston this afternoon?" asked Marjorie, in surprise.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading AT THE CIRCUS The next morning the Maynard family visited Yale College.

migratory

From this reading As Mrs. Maynard had seen most of the buildings before, she only cared to visit the newest ones, and so she and Rosy Posy spent most of the time wandering about the grounds or sitting on the benches beneath the Elms.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Aren't we going on to Boston this afternoon?" asked Marjorie, in surprise.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Marjorie and Kitty rambled about as they liked, sometimes going through the buildings with their father and King, and sometimes staying with Mrs. Maynard and the baby.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading At luncheon time, Mr. Maynard asked the children what they would like best to do for an afternoon's amusement.

a university in Connecticut

From this reading AT THE CIRCUS The next morning the Maynard family visited Yale College.