used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
(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 the girls except those who were on their vacations were waiting on the porch to see them.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
blanketnounUS /ˈblæŋkət/
bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
don't
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From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
apart from; not including
From this reading All the girls except those who were on their vacations were waiting on the porch to see them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading All the girls except those who were on their vacations were waiting on the porch to see them.
Harris'snounUS /ˈherɪsɪz/
possessive form of “harris” — United States author who wrote the stories about Uncle Remus (1848-1908)
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading “Well, let’s see,” said John.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
let's
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From this reading “Well, let’s see,” said John.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
Marjorie
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From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading All the girls except those who were on their vacations were waiting on the porch to see them.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, let’s see,” said John.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All the girls except those who were on their vacations were waiting on the porch to see them.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
TEA-HOUSE
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From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
express in words
From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All the girls except those who were on their vacations were waiting on the porch to see them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading All the girls except those who were on their vacations were waiting on the porch to see them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
vacationsnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “vacation” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading All the girls except those who were on their vacations were waiting on the porch to see them.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading All the girls except those who were on their vacations were waiting on the porch to see them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, let’s see,” said John.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
which person or people
From this reading THE NIGHT AT THE TEA-HOUSE The six boys who were preparing to spend the night at the tea-house stopped at Harris’s early after supper on the day selected for their adventure.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Not a whole lot—a blanket apiece—” “Oh, I don’t mean that kind of things!” interrupted Marjorie.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Tell us what you are taking!” begged Marjorie, as they came up on the porch.
