Alice's
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From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
AMBITIONnounUS /æmˈbɪʃən/
a cherished desire
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
Boxley
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From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading It was overflowing,--yes, fairly bursting with readiness.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
DinnernounUS /ˈdɪnər/
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
Elliotts
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From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
fairlyadverbUS /ˈferli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading It was overflowing,--yes, fairly bursting with readiness.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
guestsnounUS /ɡests/
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
it's
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From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
JustadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
mildlyadverbUS /ˈmaɪldli/
to a moderate degree
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
NewadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
overflowingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərfloʊɪŋ/
covered with water
From this reading It was overflowing,--yes, fairly bursting with readiness.
papanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
partynounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
squeezingnounUS /ˈskwiːzɪŋ/
the act of gripping and pressing firmly
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
ToparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
UNATTAINED
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Just think, papa," said Patty, squeezing his hand as they went along, "how many times we have walked--and run, too, for that matter--from Aunt Alice's over to our house; but this time it's different.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dinner was to be at two o'clock, and in the morning Patty and her father went over to their new home together.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was overflowing,--yes, fairly bursting with readiness.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AN UNATTAINED AMBITION To say that Boxley Hall was in readiness for the party would be stating it very mildly.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading New Year's day was on Thursday, and Patty had decreed that on that day none of the Elliotts should go to Boxley Hall until they came as guests.
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading It was overflowing,--yes, fairly bursting with readiness.
