used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOTOR TRIP Preparations began at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MOTOR TRIP Preparations began at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At last the day of starting came, and a more beautiful day could not be imagined.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading At last the day of starting came, and a more beautiful day could not be imagined.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A MOTOR TRIP Preparations began at once.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At last the day of starting came, and a more beautiful day could not be imagined.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At last the day of starting came, and a more beautiful day could not be imagined.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading At last the day of starting came, and a more beautiful day could not be imagined.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading At last the day of starting came, and a more beautiful day could not be imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
immediately past
From this reading At last the day of starting came, and a more beautiful day could not be imagined.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At last the day of starting came, and a more beautiful day could not be imagined.
MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading A MOTOR TRIP Preparations began at once.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At last the day of starting came, and a more beautiful day could not be imagined.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
on one occasion
From this reading A MOTOR TRIP Preparations began at once.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
PreparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading A MOTOR TRIP Preparations began at once.
replenishingverbUS /riˈplenɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “replenish” — fill something that had previously been emptied
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading At last the day of starting came, and a more beautiful day could not be imagined.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A MOTOR TRIP Preparations began at once.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading There were delightful shopping excursions for the replenishing of Patty's wardrobe, and Nan gladly assisted Patty to get everything in order for her trip.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading It was typical June weather, and the sun shone pleasantly, but not too warmly, from a clear blue sky.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was now the first of June and they were to start on the sixth.
