used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He often came on from New York for a few days and stayed with the Carters.
additionsnounUS /əˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “addition” — a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
(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 All the children were delighted when he came, for he was just as nice as a child to play with.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY GAME The children's Uncle Joe was an architect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
architectnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekt/
someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY GAME The children's Uncle Joe was an architect.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the children were delighted when he came, for he was just as nice as a child to play with.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
CartersnounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
plural of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading He often came on from New York for a few days and stayed with the Carters.
a young person of either sex
From this reading All the children were delighted when he came, for he was just as nice as a child to play with.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading All the children were delighted when he came, for he was just as nice as a child to play with.
children's
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From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY GAME The children's Uncle Joe was an architect.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He often came on from New York for a few days and stayed with the Carters.
greatly pleased
From this reading All the children were delighted when he came, for he was just as nice as a child to play with.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he was nicer, for he knew so much more.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He often came on from New York for a few days and stayed with the Carters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He often came on from New York for a few days and stayed with the Carters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He often came on from New York for a few days and stayed with the Carters.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY GAME The children's Uncle Joe was an architect.
GEOGRAPHYnounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY GAME The children's Uncle Joe was an architect.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
Horton's
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From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
how
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From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, he was nicer, for he knew so much more.
Joe
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From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY GAME The children's Uncle Joe was an architect.
and nothing more
From this reading All the children were delighted when he came, for he was just as nice as a child to play with.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In fact, he was nicer, for he knew so much more.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In fact, he was nicer, for he knew so much more.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In fact, he was nicer, for he knew so much more.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading All the children were delighted when he came, for he was just as nice as a child to play with.
niceradjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsər/
comparative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading In fact, he was nicer, for he knew so much more.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He often came on from New York for a few days and stayed with the Carters.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
participate in games or sport
From this reading All the children were delighted when he came, for he was just as nice as a child to play with.
SavingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He often came on from New York for a few days and stayed with the Carters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY GAME The children's Uncle Joe was an architect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY GAME The children's Uncle Joe was an architect.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GEOGRAPHY GAME The children's Uncle Joe was an architect.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the children were delighted when he came, for he was just as nice as a child to play with.
at the time that
From this reading All the children were delighted when he came, for he was just as nice as a child to play with.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He often came on from New York for a few days and stayed with the Carters.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was making some additions to Mrs. Horton's house, and so he came up every little while to see how the work was getting on; and later, he was given the new Savings Bank to build.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading He often came on from New York for a few days and stayed with the Carters.
