used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
Boglin
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From this reading Lieutenant Boglin had dutifully seen to that.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
CREEK-BANK
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From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
dutifullyadverbUS /ˈduːtifəli/
out of a sense of duty; in a dutiful manner
From this reading Lieutenant Boglin had dutifully seen to that.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
set up or found
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
gratifyingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪɪŋ/
pleasing to the mind or feeling
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lieutenant Boglin had dutifully seen to that.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Lieutenant Boglin had dutifully seen to that.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
and nothing more
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lieutenant Boglin had dutifully seen to that.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
thrillsnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
up to a particular time
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading ON THE CREEK-BANK THERE is only a partial account of that evening in Mary's Good Times book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
well-filled
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From this reading The handsome officer of the day in sword and spurs was brought up to be introduced, and there was a most gratifying list of names on her well-filled program.
which person or people
From this reading She recorded the fact that the General himself came and talked to her a few minutes, and laughed several times at her replies till people turned to see who it was that he found so amusing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had it not been for one circumstance the evening would have been a succession of thrills, and she could have filled several pages with enthusiastic recollections of it.
