aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
the state of being absent
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
completely unclothed
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
beaversnounUS /ˈbiːvərz/
plural of “beaver” — the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
Brewster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
ChickensnounUS /ˈtʃɪkənz/
plural of “chicken” — the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
delectableadjectiveUS /dɪˈlektəbəl/
extremely pleasing to the sense of taste
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
demurverbUS /dɪˈmɜːr/
take exception to
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
Eleanor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
ENTERTAINverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
GrizzlynounUS /ˈɡrɪzli/
powerful brownish-yellow bear of the uplands of western North America
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
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 So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
not any; not one
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
Pebblyadjective
abounding in small stones
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
piesnounUS /paɪz/
plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
PitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
SlidenounUS /slaɪd/
a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
Sunday'snounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
possessive form of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
viandsnoun
a stock or supply of foods
From this reading Chickens were killed and dressed, pies baked, and other delectable viands made ready for Sunday's dinner and tea.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading So many days that week had been wasted in riding about the country that the pantry was almost bare.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
at the time that
From this reading Polly and Eleanor were well tired out when they reached the house, after their visit to the beavers, and made no demur when early bed was suggested to them.
which person or people
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading No word had come from the scouting party on Grizzly Slide, but Mrs. Brewster said she had no idea of hearing from them until they had completed their investigations and returned home.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE GIRLS ENTERTAIN GUESTS During the absence of Polly and Eleanor from Pebbly Pit, that Saturday, Mrs. Brewster made preparations for the entertainment of the young visitors who were expected on the morrow.
