aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
(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 They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
in addition
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
a quantity of money
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The lawyers are very decent to me and give me pretty well all I want.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
Bevis
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From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
Chagmouth
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From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
Coll
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From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading "The lawyers are very decent to me and give me pretty well all I want.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
yet to be or coming
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "The lawyers are very decent to me and give me pretty well all I want.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The lawyers are very decent to me and give me pretty well all I want.
I'm
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From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
It's
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From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
immediately past
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "The lawyers are very decent to me and give me pretty well all I want.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
MavisnounUS /ˈmeɪvɪs/
common Old World thrush noted for its song
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The lawyers are very decent to me and give me pretty well all I want.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
MooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
MusicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
not any; not one
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "The lawyers are very decent to me and give me pretty well all I want.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
with low volume
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
an educational institution
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "It's something to feel I'm back at the old Coll. and can go on to Cambridge," he acknowledged in reply to the girls' questions.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
express in words
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had to tell him all their adventures during the summer holidays and about the changes at 'The Moorings,' and he also had much to relate about his own school and his future plans.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "The lawyers are very decent to me and give me pretty well all I want.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though he was now squire of Chagmouth, he took his new honours very quietly and made no fuss about them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "The lawyers are very decent to me and give me pretty well all I want.
at the time that
From this reading Musical Stars Mavis and Merle had not seen Bevis since last July, so they had an immense amount to talk about when he came over to Bridge House on the following afternoon.
