used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading The girls had never been in New Jersey, and found much to admire in the picturesque, rolling land of the Jersey Hills.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The girls had never been in New Jersey, and found much to admire in the picturesque, rolling land of the Jersey Hills.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
Carl
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From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
ClassesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
collectorsnounUS /kəˈlektərz/
plural of “collector” — a person who collects things
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
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 So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
ferry-boat
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From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
set up or found
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
a young female
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls had never been in New Jersey, and found much to admire in the picturesque, rolling land of the Jersey Hills.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girls had never been in New Jersey, and found much to admire in the picturesque, rolling land of the Jersey Hills.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The girls had never been in New Jersey, and found much to admire in the picturesque, rolling land of the Jersey Hills.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
JERSEYnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The girls had never been in New Jersey, and found much to admire in the picturesque, rolling land of the Jersey Hills.
immediately past
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
MorristownnounUS /ˈmɔːrəstaʊn/
a town in northern New Jersey where the Continental Army spent two winters
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The girls had never been in New Jersey, and found much to admire in the picturesque, rolling land of the Jersey Hills.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The girls had never been in New Jersey, and found much to admire in the picturesque, rolling land of the Jersey Hills.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading The girls had never been in New Jersey, and found much to admire in the picturesque, rolling land of the Jersey Hills.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
POLLY'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
RevolutionaryadjectiveUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃəneri/
markedly new or introducing radical change
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
uttered with a trill
From this reading The girls had never been in New Jersey, and found much to admire in the picturesque, rolling land of the Jersey Hills.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
in the near future
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
carry out
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
in the direction of
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Still they lived in hopes, and towards the last of October, Polly suggested that they try New Jersey for a change.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
venduenoun
the public sale of something to the highest bidder
From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
precisely as stated
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
Westchester
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From this reading POLLY'S HUNT IN 'JERSEY The collectors took several long trips, after the vendue in Westchester County, but found nothing of value at any place.
which person or people
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A girl who attended Art Classes told Polly of several very old places within the vicinity of Springfield and Morristown--both old Revolutionary towns of historic fame.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
wrapsnounUS /ræps/
plural of “wrap” — cloak that is folded or wrapped around a person
From this reading So Carl drove up to the Fabian home early one Saturday morning, and Mrs. Fabian with her party, hurried out with luncheon and wraps, and were soon speeding away for the ferry-boat that would take them across the North River.
