adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The days flew by and Patty thought she had never known a summer to pass so rapidly.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Uncle Ted was kindness itself, and Aunt Grace was very loving and affectionate towards her motherless niece.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
amountnounUS /əˈmaʊnt/
a quantity of money
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
attachedadjectiveUS /əˈtætʃt/
being joined in close association
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
AuntnounUS /ænt/
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Uncle Ted was kindness itself, and Aunt Grace was very loving and affectionate towards her motherless niece.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
bluestockingnoun
a woman having literary or intellectual interests
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
BobverbUS /bɑːb/
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
BostonnounUS /ˈbɑːstən/
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
brownedadjectiveUS /braʊnd/
(of skin) deeply suntanned
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
BumbleverbUS /ˈbʌmbəl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
carelessadjectiveUS /ˈkerləs/
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days flew by and Patty thought she had never known a summer to pass so rapidly.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
disappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
doorsnounUS /dɔːrz/
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
enjoyedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪd/
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
flewverbUS /fluː/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The days flew by and Patty thought she had never known a summer to pass so rapidly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
funnyadjectiveUS /ˈfʌni/
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
GracenounUS /ɡreɪs/
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Uncle Ted was kindness itself, and Aunt Grace was very loving and affectionate towards her motherless niece.
habitsnounUS /ˈhæbəts/
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The days flew by and Patty thought she had never known a summer to pass so rapidly.
happy-go-luckyadjective
cheerfully irresponsible
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
HOSPITALITYnounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
Hurly-Burly
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From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Uncle Ted was kindness itself, and Aunt Grace was very loving and affectionate towards her motherless niece.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
kindnessnounUS /ˈkaɪndnəs/
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Uncle Ted was kindness itself, and Aunt Grace was very loving and affectionate towards her motherless niece.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The days flew by and Patty thought she had never known a summer to pass so rapidly.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Uncle Ted was kindness itself, and Aunt Grace was very loving and affectionate towards her motherless niece.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
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 UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
merryadjectiveUS /ˈmeri/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
motherlessadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərlɪs/
having no living or known mother
From this reading Uncle Ted was kindness itself, and Aunt Grace was very loving and affectionate towards her motherless niece.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The days flew by and Patty thought she had never known a summer to pass so rapidly.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Uncle Ted was kindness itself, and Aunt Grace was very loving and affectionate towards her motherless niece.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
otherwiseadverbUS /ˈʌðərwaɪz/
in other respects or ways
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
passverbUS /pæs/
go across or through
From this reading The days flew by and Patty thought she had never known a summer to pass so rapidly.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading The days flew by and Patty thought she had never known a summer to pass so rapidly.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
sunnounUS /sʌn/
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Uncle Ted was kindness itself, and Aunt Grace was very loving and affectionate towards her motherless niece.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The days flew by and Patty thought she had never known a summer to pass so rapidly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
towardsprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrdz/
in the direction of
From this reading Uncle Ted was kindness itself, and Aunt Grace was very loving and affectionate towards her motherless niece.
transformverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrm/
subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
troublesnounUS /ˈtrʌbəlz/
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
trumpsnounUS /trʌmps/
plural of “trump” — a playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
UNBOUNDEDadjectiveUS /ənˈbaʊndɪd/
seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
UnclenounUS /ˈʌŋkəl/
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Ted was kindness itself, and Aunt Grace was very loving and affectionate towards her motherless niece.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
wildadjectiveUS /waɪld/
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading She almost lived out of doors, for Uncle Ted said he was determined to transform the little Boston bluestocking into a wild Indian; and so Patty had become browned by the sun, and her rowing and swimming had developed a fine amount of muscle.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bob and Bumble were trumps, and Nan was so irresistibly funny that she made merry jokes of what would otherwise have been real troubles.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading UNBOUNDED HOSPITALITY Although life at the Hurly-Burly was full of irritating incidents and even serious disappointments which were caused by the general forgetfulness and careless habits of the family, yet there were also many pleasures, and Patty enjoyed the summer very much and became warmly attached to her happy-go-lucky relatives.
