used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Your house has been a regular hotel this summer," she said to Mr. Minturn.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Poor woman, I am sure it will do her good," remarked Mrs. Bobbsey.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Your house has been a regular hotel this summer," she said to Mr. Minturn.
Bobbsey
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From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
CliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
croppingverbUS /ˈkrɑːpɪŋ/
inflected form of “crop” — cut short
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Poor woman, I am sure it will do her good," remarked Mrs. Bobbsey.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
every person
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Poor woman, I am sure it will do her good," remarked Mrs. Bobbsey.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your house has been a regular hotel this summer," she said to Mr. Minturn.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "Your house has been a regular hotel this summer," she said to Mr. Minturn.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Your house has been a regular hotel this summer," she said to Mr. Minturn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
Minturn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Your house has been a regular hotel this summer," she said to Mr. Minturn.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
of an obscure nature
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
Nellie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor woman, I am sure it will do her good," remarked Mrs. Bobbsey.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading "Your house has been a regular hotel this summer," she said to Mr. Minturn.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Poor woman, I am sure it will do her good," remarked Mrs. Bobbsey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
not in physical motion
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "Your house has been a regular hotel this summer," she said to Mr. Minturn.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Poor woman, I am sure it will do her good," remarked Mrs. Bobbsey.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Your house has been a regular hotel this summer," she said to Mr. Minturn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
at the time that
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Everybody guessed it was about Nellie, but as surprises were always cropping up at Ocean Cliff, the news was kept secret and the whispering increased.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE STORM When Uncle William Minturn came in from the city that evening he had some mysterious news.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Poor woman, I am sure it will do her good," remarked Mrs. Bobbsey.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I had hard work to get her to come," said Uncle William to Mrs. Bobbsey, still guarding the mystery, "but I finally prevailed upon her and she will be down on the morning train."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your house has been a regular hotel this summer," she said to Mr. Minturn.
