used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
Breakfast's
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From this reading "Breakfast's at a quarter-past seven, and we reach the menagerie at eight.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
DIGSnounUS /dɪɡz/
an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
being one more than seven
From this reading "Breakfast's at a quarter-past seven, and we reach the menagerie at eight.
being one more than ten
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
GloucesternounUS /ˈɡlɑːstər/
a town in northeastern Massachusetts on Cape Ann to the northeast of Boston; the harbor has been a fishing center for centuries
From this reading They leave for Gloucester at ten.
GRAN'PA
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From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
go away from a place
From this reading They leave for Gloucester at ten.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
menagerienounUS /məˈnædʒəri/
a collection of live animals for study or display
From this reading "Breakfast's at a quarter-past seven, and we reach the menagerie at eight.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
Night-night
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From this reading Night-night!"
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
partook
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From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
quarter-past
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From this reading "Breakfast's at a quarter-past seven, and we reach the menagerie at eight.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Breakfast's at a quarter-past seven, and we reach the menagerie at eight.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "Breakfast's at a quarter-past seven, and we reach the menagerie at eight.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
six-thirty
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From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading They leave for Gloucester at ten.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They leave for Gloucester at ten.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
We're
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From this reading "We're being called at six-thirty sharp in the morning," said Gran'pa, as we parted on the landing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
at the time that
From this reading GRAN'PA DIGS UP AN OLD ROMANCE As it was eleven o'clock when we reached Bristol, we immediately made for the nearest hotel, partook of a light supper, and went to bed.
