Chapter XVIII · A Little Searching Party

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

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From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

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From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

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From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

a social unit living together

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

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From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

the act of departing

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

destroyed or killed

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.

superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.

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From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

your grandmother

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

on one occasion

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

express in words

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

an educational institution

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

have in common

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

carry out

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other

From this reading So did Bert and Nan; but as the older twins had to spend more time in school than did Flossie and Freddie, the two latter had more chances to help their mother.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And now, in Cedar Camp, having heard their father say he was going to take food to Mrs. Bimby, Flossie and Freddie at once had an idea.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.

at the time that

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

which person or people

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

in the company of; together with

From this reading More than once they had gone with her when she carried a basket of food or a bundle of clothing to some poor family in Lakeport.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading They were fond of fun and of having a good time, but whenever their mother did work for the church at home, helping poor families, taking food to people who had but little, Freddie and Flossie always wanted to do their share.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Flossie and Freddie Bobbsey were two of the kindest children in the world.