used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
anew
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
(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 Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
BungalownounUS /ˈbʌŋɡəloʊ/
a small house with a single story
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
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 _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
a social unit living together
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
set up or found
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
freshnessnounUS /ˈfreʃnəs/
the property of being pure and fresh (as if newly made); not stale or deteriorated
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
yet to be or coming
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
home-going
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From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
the act of departing
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
for more time
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
not any; not one
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
create by training and teaching
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
unannouncedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈnaʊnst/
without warning or announcement
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed the little folk were so glad to see him that they raised no very serious objections to the home-going plan.
at the time that
From this reading Beautiful indeed was the homeward drive in the freshness of the morning, and when the Bungalow was reached the children found a most delightful surprise awaiting them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
which person or people
From this reading For there on the piazza was Papa Doctor, who had come down, unannounced, by an early train.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Busy as he was, he declared that he could no longer exist without a peep at his family, and moreover announced his intention of carrying them all off home with him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Home Again._ EARLY next morning the family started back to the farm, leaving with regret the beautiful valley, to which they promised themselves they would certainly return at some future day.
