used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
Ashbys
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From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
beginnersnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
permission to do something
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
consentsnounUS /kənˈsents/
plural of “consent” — permission to do something
From this reading “I’m glad father says _I_ may go if your father consents.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
DadnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
recognizable; marked
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
decoratorsnounUS /ˈdekəreɪtərz/
plural of “decorator” — a person who specializes in interior decoration
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
Eleanor
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From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “I’m glad father says _I_ may go if your father consents.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’m glad father says _I_ may go if your father consents.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I’m glad father says _I_ may go if your father consents.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m glad father says _I_ may go if your father consents.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
immediately past
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
not any; not one
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
and nothing more
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “I’m glad father says _I_ may go if your father consents.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
not often
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “And we are no more decided about what we shall do this Summer, than we were last Fall.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If only Dad would consent to our joining the Ashbys and Mr. Fabian on the European trip, in June,” returned Polly.
the day immediately before today
From this reading “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
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 “I do declare! here it is the first of May, and it seems as if it were but yesterday that we came back to New York to study,” exclaimed Eleanor, as Polly and she were returning from art class one evening.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Of course we shall have to go, some time or other, Polly, before we could settle down as experienced decorators; but this is a fine opportunity—to be members of a party of appreciative people such as is seldom offered to young beginners as we are.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’m glad father says _I_ may go if your father consents.
