(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 THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Every child remembered the place where his bulb was planted and kept an eye on it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
bulbnounUS /bʌlb/
a modified bud consisting of a thickened globular underground stem serving as a reproductive structure
From this reading Every child remembered the place where his bulb was planted and kept an eye on it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Every child remembered the place where his bulb was planted and kept an eye on it.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
having the place or position changed
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every child remembered the place where his bulb was planted and kept an eye on it.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
the organ of sight
From this reading Every child remembered the place where his bulb was planted and kept an eye on it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
flower-beds
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From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
grass-sown
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From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Every child remembered the place where his bulb was planted and kept an eye on it.
imprudentlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəntli/
in an imprudent manner
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Every child remembered the place where his bulb was planted and kept an eye on it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
engage in
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
not any; not one
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
on one occasion
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Every child remembered the place where his bulb was planted and kept an eye on it.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Every child remembered the place where his bulb was planted and kept an eye on it.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
cut with a saw
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
slappedverbUS /slæpt/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
THANKSGIVINGnounUS /ˌθæŋksˈɡɪvɪŋ/
fourth Thursday in November in the United States; second Monday in October in Canada; commemorates a feast held in 1621 by the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
Westmore
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From this reading THANKSGIVING Having helped make the Victory Park, all the Westmore children felt responsible for its welfare.
at the time that
From this reading Before the middle of November most of the dogs understood that the park was no place for them to play, at least when the children saw them.
in or at the place that
From this reading Every child remembered the place where his bulb was planted and kept an eye on it.
which person or people
From this reading Any dog who imprudently walked on its flower-beds, or ran in circles on the grass-sown level, was at once called off, scolded, and slapped.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading At that time of year nothing could be expected to grow, but the children felt it their duty to see that nothing was dug up nor disturbed.
