used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW MEMBER.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
Amy
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
children's
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From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
DEANnounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
divisible by two
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
set up or found
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
Gresham'snounUS /ˈɡreʃəmz/
possessive form of “gresham” — English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
something that is lost
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
Margery
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From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A NEW MEMBER.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW MEMBER.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
post-office
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
filled with satisfaction
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
stumpnounUS /stʌmp/
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
at the time that
From this reading His admiration for this institution satisfied even the children's enthusiasm, and when it had been exhibited from every possible point of view, Margery turned to Amy and said:
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He found them assembled in Mr. Gresham's orchard, and was given the seat of honor on an old stump, while he was shown the beauties of the post-office.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading DEAN returned the children's visit without loss of time.
