aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
anew
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
(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 It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
blocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
greatly pleased
From this reading Lois and her mother were no less delighted to return to it.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
to come or go into
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
Farwell
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From this reading Polly and Lois jumped out and turned to help Mrs. Farwell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Polly and Lois jumped out and turned to help Mrs. Farwell.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
jingled
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From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
joyfullyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Polly and Lois jumped out and turned to help Mrs. Farwell.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Lois and her mother were no less delighted to return to it.
Lois
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From this reading Polly and Lois jumped out and turned to help Mrs. Farwell.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Lois and her mother were no less delighted to return to it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Polly and Lois jumped out and turned to help Mrs. Farwell.
not any; not one
From this reading Lois and her mother were no less delighted to return to it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Polly and Lois jumped out and turned to help Mrs. Farwell.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
pardonableadjective
admitting of being pardoned
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
Polly
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From this reading Polly and Lois jumped out and turned to help Mrs. Farwell.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Lois and her mother were no less delighted to return to it.
Roddy's
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From this reading It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Polly and Lois jumped out and turned to help Mrs. Farwell.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Polly and Lois jumped out and turned to help Mrs. Farwell.
two-seated
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading It had been Uncle Roddy's suggestion that they all spend Christmas there, and every one had heartily agreed to it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading CHRISTMAS The two-seated sleigh jingled merrily up the drive and stopped at the carriage block.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Home again," Polly exclaimed, joyfully looking around her with pardonable pride, for the splendid old house they were about to enter was her own, and every corner of it held the dearest of memories.
