used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
anew
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
beautified
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From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
blossomsnounUS /ˈblɑːsəmz/
plural of “blossom” — reproductive organ of angiosperm plants especially one having showy or colorful parts
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
Charlie
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From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
Nat
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From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
possessing material wealth
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
an educational institution
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
school-bell
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From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
summer-time
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From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
sweet-scentedadjective
having a natural fragrance
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On a certain Saturday afternoon, Nat, Charlie, Frank, and one or two other boys, arranged for a "good time" at the house of one of the number.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Saturday afternoon was a season of recreation, when the pupils, released from school, engaged in various sports, or performed some light labor for their parents.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The school-bell sent out its merry call to the laughing children, and scores of them daily went up to the temple of knowledge for improvement.
at the time that
From this reading The bright summer-time had come again, when the sweet-scented blossoms beautified the gardens, and the forming fruits gave promise of a rich golden harvest.
