used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
BedlamnounUS /ˈbedləm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading “Hurry up, everyone!” and other calls made the camp sound like Bedlam for a time.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading “Hurry up, everyone!” and other calls made the camp sound like Bedlam for a time.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
CITIZENSnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
every person
From this reading Is everybody ready?”
every person
From this reading “Hurry up, everyone!” and other calls made the camp sound like Bedlam for a time.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
farm-wagons
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From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
farm-yard
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From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, however, a rumbling was heard and a great shout went up: “Here they come!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Finally, however, a rumbling was heard and a great shout went up: “Here they come!
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Finally, however, a rumbling was heard and a great shout went up: “Here they come!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Finally, however, a rumbling was heard and a great shout went up: “Here they come!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Finally, however, a rumbling was heard and a great shout went up: “Here they come!
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading “Hurrah!”
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “Hurry up, everyone!” and other calls made the camp sound like Bedlam for a time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is everybody ready?”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Hurry up, everyone!” and other calls made the camp sound like Bedlam for a time.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Hurry up, everyone!” and other calls made the camp sound like Bedlam for a time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Hurry up, everyone!” and other calls made the camp sound like Bedlam for a time.
PICNICnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Is everybody ready?”
rumblingnounUS /ˈrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading Finally, however, a rumbling was heard and a great shout went up: “Here they come!
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Finally, however, a rumbling was heard and a great shout went up: “Here they come!
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “Hurry up, everyone!” and other calls made the camp sound like Bedlam for a time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Finally, however, a rumbling was heard and a great shout went up: “Here they come!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finally, however, a rumbling was heard and a great shout went up: “Here they come!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Finally, however, a rumbling was heard and a great shout went up: “Here they come!
at the time that
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE LITTLE CITIZENS’ PICNIC As the time drew near for the large farm-wagons to arrive at the camp to convey the Little Citizens to the picnic ground, many eyes kept turning in the direction of the farm-yard, and every few moments one could hear a whisper of: “When will they come, do you think?”
