used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am getting impatient to see the effect those presents will have upon her and the surprise they will be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They went everywhere and enjoyed the occasion, being pleased that they were so well received.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I am getting impatient to see the effect those presents will have upon her and the surprise they will be.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They went everywhere and enjoyed the occasion, being pleased that they were so well received.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
to or in any or all places
From this reading They went everywhere and enjoyed the occasion, being pleased that they were so well received.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I am getting impatient to see the effect those presents will have upon her and the surprise they will be.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I am getting impatient to see the effect those presents will have upon her and the surprise they will be.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I am getting impatient to see the effect those presents will have upon her and the surprise they will be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am getting impatient to see the effect those presents will have upon her and the surprise they will be.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading I am getting impatient to see the effect those presents will have upon her and the surprise they will be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “But, Tom,” Nellie said one morning, “we must see more of Scoris.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “But, Tom,” Nellie said one morning, “we must see more of Scoris.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
Nellie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They went everywhere and enjoyed the occasion, being pleased that they were so well received.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
and nothing more
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading They went everywhere and enjoyed the occasion, being pleased that they were so well received.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading I am getting impatient to see the effect those presents will have upon her and the surprise they will be.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They went everywhere and enjoyed the occasion, being pleased that they were so well received.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
done under pressure
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “But, Tom,” Nellie said one morning, “we must see more of Scoris.
Scoris
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From this reading “But, Tom,” Nellie said one morning, “we must see more of Scoris.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They went everywhere and enjoyed the occasion, being pleased that they were so well received.
so-and-sonoun
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I am getting impatient to see the effect those presents will have upon her and the surprise they will be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I am getting impatient to see the effect those presents will have upon her and the surprise they will be.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
male cat
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I am getting impatient to see the effect those presents will have upon her and the surprise they will be.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “But, Tom,” Nellie said one morning, “we must see more of Scoris.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
(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 They went everywhere and enjoyed the occasion, being pleased that they were so well received.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went everywhere and enjoyed the occasion, being pleased that they were so well received.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In another week Tom and Nellie arrived in the city on a visit and were astonished at their reception.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
workersnounUS /ˈwɜːrkərz/
plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They had intended seeing their old friends and enjoying a quiet time, but instead were rushed from one place to another and were constantly told that “of course you must see so-and-so, for they are such good workers in the cause, don’t you know, and will be encouraged if you will only see them.”
