used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NIGHT IN A BARN "Beach Junction!
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "And I've got my hatbox and flowers," added Nan.
(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 All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
any thing at all
From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
BARNnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading NIGHT IN A BARN "Beach Junction!
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading NIGHT IN A BARN "Beach Junction!
Bert's
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From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
Bobbsey
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From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
Bobbseys
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From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
DownyadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊni/
like down or as soft as down
From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "And I've got my hatbox and flowers," added Nan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
Freddie
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From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
hatboxnoun
a round piece of luggage for carrying hats
From this reading "And I've got my hatbox and flowers," added Nan.
haven't
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From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
I've
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From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading NIGHT IN A BARN "Beach Junction!
inventorynounUS /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/
a detailed list of all the items in stock
From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
JunctionnounUS /ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
the place where two or more things come together
From this reading NIGHT IN A BARN "Beach Junction!
Manily
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From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
the force of workers available
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "And I've got my hatbox and flowers," added Nan.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "And I've got my hatbox and flowers," added Nan.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NIGHT IN A BARN "Beach Junction!
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
SnoopverbUS /snuːp/
watch, observe, or inquire secretly
From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
carry out
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
create by training and teaching
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Sure we haven't forgotten anything?" asked Mrs. Bobbsey, taking a hasty inventory of the hand baggage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Bert's got Snoop and I've got Downy," answered Freddie, as if the animals were all that counted.
in or at the place that
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All off for the Junction!" called the train men, while the Bobbseys and Mrs. Manily hurried out to the small station, where numbers of carriages waited to take passengers to their cottages on the cliffs or by the sea.
