used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading It was Autumn once more.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
a young female
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
come to pass
From this reading SURPRISING THINGS HAPPEN.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
home-making
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
interveningadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnɪŋ/
occurring or falling between events or points in time
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Autumn once more.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
for more time
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was Autumn once more.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
not any; not one
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
on one occasion
From this reading It was Autumn once more.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
re-engage
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
remunerationnounUS /rɪˌmjuːnərˈeɪʃən/
something that remunerates
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading The remuneration had been excellent, and, during the intervening months, Nan planned keeping happily busy with sewing and home-making.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
snowyadjectiveUS /ˈsnoʊi/
marked by the presence of snow
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
SURPRISINGadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading SURPRISING THINGS HAPPEN.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading SURPRISING THINGS HAPPEN.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Autumn once more.
Welton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The children with their parents had returned to inland homes and the garden no longer echoed with their shouts and laughter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Welton had told Nan that the winter tourists from the snowy East would arrive in January and that she would re-engage her at that time if she cared to continue her little class, which the eager girl gladly consented to do.
