used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
accommodationnounUS /əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As always, her father spared no expense in providing for the comfort and pleasure of his daughter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Connie learned of the coming event through Donald as she was watching with keen interest the unloading of the spirited animals.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
any thing at all
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As always, her father spared no expense in providing for the comfort and pleasure of his daughter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That week a car containing a motor-boat, canoes and six saddle-horses was run in on a side-track at the mill.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading That week a car containing a motor-boat, canoes and six saddle-horses was run in on a side-track at the mill.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading That week a car containing a motor-boat, canoes and six saddle-horses was run in on a side-track at the mill.
carpentersnounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntərz/
plural of “carpenter” — a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading As always, her father spared no expense in providing for the comfort and pleasure of his daughter.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
Connie
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From this reading Connie learned of the coming event through Donald as she was watching with keen interest the unloading of the spirited animals.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading That week a car containing a motor-boat, canoes and six saddle-horses was run in on a side-track at the mill.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
cottagesnounUS /ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz/
plural of “cottage” — a small house with a single story
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
a female human offspring
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
Donald
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From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Connie learned of the coming event through Donald as she was watching with keen interest the unloading of the spirited animals.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading As always, her father spared no expense in providing for the comfort and pleasure of his daughter.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As always, her father spared no expense in providing for the comfort and pleasure of his daughter.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
a young female
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As always, her father spared no expense in providing for the comfort and pleasure of his daughter.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Connie learned of the coming event through Donald as she was watching with keen interest the unloading of the spirited animals.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Connie learned of the coming event through Donald as she was watching with keen interest the unloading of the spirited animals.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Connie learned of the coming event through Donald as she was watching with keen interest the unloading of the spirited animals.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading That week a car containing a motor-boat, canoes and six saddle-horses was run in on a side-track at the mill.
motor-boat
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From this reading That week a car containing a motor-boat, canoes and six saddle-horses was run in on a side-track at the mill.
not any; not one
From this reading As always, her father spared no expense in providing for the comfort and pleasure of his daughter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That week a car containing a motor-boat, canoes and six saddle-horses was run in on a side-track at the mill.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading As always, her father spared no expense in providing for the comfort and pleasure of his daughter.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
Rennie's
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From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
Renwick
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From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading That week a car containing a motor-boat, canoes and six saddle-horses was run in on a side-track at the mill.
saddle-horses
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From this reading That week a car containing a motor-boat, canoes and six saddle-horses was run in on a side-track at the mill.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
side-track
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From this reading That week a car containing a motor-boat, canoes and six saddle-horses was run in on a side-track at the mill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading That week a car containing a motor-boat, canoes and six saddle-horses was run in on a side-track at the mill.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading As always, her father spared no expense in providing for the comfort and pleasure of his daughter.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading Connie learned of the coming event through Donald as she was watching with keen interest the unloading of the spirited animals.
SummitnounUS /ˈsʌmət/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Connie learned of the coming event through Donald as she was watching with keen interest the unloading of the spirited animals.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
unloadingnounUS /ənˈloʊdɪŋ/
the labor of taking a load of something off of or out of a vehicle or ship or container etc.
From this reading Connie learned of the coming event through Donald as she was watching with keen interest the unloading of the spirited animals.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Connie learned of the coming event through Donald as she was watching with keen interest the unloading of the spirited animals.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Renwick announced that Robert Rennie’s daughter and a party of girl friends were to visit Summit Lake the following week, and carpenters were set to work erecting cottages for their accommodation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A few days before her arrival Donald was both surprised and pleased to receive a cordial letter from her in which she said that she was looking forward with pleasure to the coming holiday, and that she would deeply appreciate anything he might do for the entertainment of her friends.
