used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Have an automobile party," suggested Roger, who was present.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
Bertha
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From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
the act of departing
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
Elise
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From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
divisible by two
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
and nothing more
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
immediately past
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
for more time
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Have an automobile party," suggested Roger, who was present.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
Roger
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From this reading "Have an automobile party," suggested Roger, who was present.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Have an automobile party," suggested Roger, who was present.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
WarnersnounUS /ˈwɔːrnərz/
plural of “warner” — United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But the day for their departure was set in the first week of July, and Bertha declared that they must have a big party of some kind as their last entertainment for the girls.
which person or people
From this reading "Have an automobile party," suggested Roger, who was present.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SUMMER CHRISTMAS Although they had intended to stay but a fortnight, Patty and Elise remained with the Warners all through the month of June, and even then Bertha begged them to stay longer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I wish," said Bertha, a few days before the Fourth, "that we could have some kind of a party on the Fourth of July that would be different from just an ordinary party."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading So Mrs. Warner invited a number of young people for a house party during the last few days of Patty's stay.
