afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “We could take turns looking after her, and save the money we pay the nurse.”
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “We did think of that,” said Marjorie; “but the thing that decided us against it was the baby’s mother.
Alice
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From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
baby'snounUS /ˈbeɪbiz/
possessive form of “baby” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading “We did think of that,” said Marjorie; “but the thing that decided us against it was the baby’s mother.
Betty
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From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “We could take turns looking after her, and save the money we pay the nurse.”
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
recognizable; marked
From this reading “We did think of that,” said Marjorie; “but the thing that decided us against it was the baby’s mother.
delayingverbUS /dɪˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “delay” — cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
the act of departing
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “We did think of that,” said Marjorie; “but the thing that decided us against it was the baby’s mother.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
Ethel
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From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
HOUSE-WARMING
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From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We did think of that,” said Marjorie; “but the thing that decided us against it was the baby’s mother.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
immediately past
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “We could take turns looking after her, and save the money we pay the nurse.”
Louise
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From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
Marie
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From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
Marjorie
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From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
a particular point in time
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading “We could take turns looking after her, and save the money we pay the nurse.”
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “We did think of that,” said Marjorie; “but the thing that decided us against it was the baby’s mother.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading “We could take turns looking after her, and save the money we pay the nurse.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading “We could take turns looking after her, and save the money we pay the nurse.”
by chance
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We did think of that,” said Marjorie; “but the thing that decided us against it was the baby’s mother.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
except for; apart from
From this reading “We could take turns looking after her, and save the money we pay the nurse.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
carry out
From this reading “We could take turns looking after her, and save the money we pay the nurse.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOUSE-WARMING Marjorie, Ethel, and Marie Louise sat on the porch of the latter’s home, awaiting the arrival of the rest of the girls.
a special situation
From this reading “We did think of that,” said Marjorie; “but the thing that decided us against it was the baby’s mother.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “We did think of that,” said Marjorie; “but the thing that decided us against it was the baby’s mother.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading “We could take turns looking after her, and save the money we pay the nurse.”
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We did think of that,” said Marjorie; “but the thing that decided us against it was the baby’s mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We could take turns looking after her, and save the money we pay the nurse.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Alice Endicott would probably come in time for supper, and perhaps Lily Andrews and Florence Evans; but Daisy was delaying her departure until the last moment so that she might spend as long as possible with the baby.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Do you know I wish Daisy had planned to bring little Betty with her,” remarked Marie Louise.
