used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
BIRTHDAYnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Roger called out, cheerily: “You must have had a ripping good time!
Camilla
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From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Roger called out, cheerily: “You must have had a ripping good time!
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
exclamationsnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “exclamation” — an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
Fairfield
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From this reading Several of them said, “Why, Patty Fairfield!”
gatewaynounUS /ˈɡeɪtweɪ/
an entrance that can be closed by a gate
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Roger called out, cheerily: “You must have had a ripping good time!
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roger called out, cheerily: “You must have had a ripping good time!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Roger called out, cheerily: “You must have had a ripping good time!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
others
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From this reading Several others said, “Where have you been?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Roger called out, cheerily: “You must have had a ripping good time!
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Several of them said, “Why, Patty Fairfield!”
PebblesnounUS /ˈpebəlz/
plural of “pebble” — a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading Roger called out, cheerily: “You must have had a ripping good time!
Roger
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From this reading Roger called out, cheerily: “You must have had a ripping good time!
runawaysnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪz/
plural of “runaway” — an easy victory
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Several of them said, “Why, Patty Fairfield!”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of them said, “Why, Patty Fairfield!”
moving very fast
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Several of them said, “Why, Patty Fairfield!”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Roger called out, cheerily: “You must have had a ripping good time!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
vociferousadjectiveUS /voʊˈsɪfərəs/
conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
at the time that
From this reading A BIRTHDAY BREAKFAST It was not quite twelve o’clock when the Swift Camilla swung through the gateway of “The Pebbles,” and around the long drive to the house.
in or at the place that
From this reading Several others said, “Where have you been?”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Several of them said, “Why, Patty Fairfield!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading As might have been expected, the waiting group on the veranda greeted the returned runaways with various but vociferous exclamations.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Several others said, “Where have you been?”
