used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
(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 However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
a youthful male person
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
BROOKSIDE
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From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
take in solid food
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
every-day
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From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
the act of departing
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
grandfather'snounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
Horton
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From this reading "You look so nice, Mother," he told Mrs. Horton suddenly.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
of great significance or value
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You look so nice, Mother," he told Mrs. Horton suddenly.
a particular point in time
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
used to form the superlative
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "You look so nice, Mother," he told Mrs. Horton suddenly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "You look so nice, Mother," he told Mrs. Horton suddenly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "You look so nice, Mother," he told Mrs. Horton suddenly.
oatmealnounUS /ˈoʊtmiːl/
porridge made of rolled oats
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
one's
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From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
by chance
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
be seated
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You look so nice, Mother," he told Mrs. Horton suddenly.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "You look so nice, Mother," he told Mrs. Horton suddenly.
SunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR BROOKSIDE Perhaps the most fun of going on a journey is the fun of starting.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You look so nice, Mother," he told Mrs. Horton suddenly.
create by training and teaching
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading However, Daddy explained that all experienced travelers ate a good breakfast before they set out, and as Sunny Boy wanted above all things to do as real travelers did, he consented to sit down and be interested for a few moments in his blue oatmeal bowl and its contents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One could eat breakfast any morning, but a trip on the train to one's grandfather's farm was much more important.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
wouldn't
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From this reading Sunny Boy began to get excited the moment he opened his eyes the next morning, and if he had had his way, they wouldn't have bothered with such an every-day affair as breakfast.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You look so nice, Mother," he told Mrs. Horton suddenly.
