used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
AnnapolisnounUS /əˈnæpəlɪs/
state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
charterverbUS /ˈtʃɑːrtər/
hold under a lease or rental agreement; of goods and services
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
cherriesnounUS /ˈtʃeriz/
plural of “cherry” — wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
commissionersnounUS /kəˈmɪʃənərz/
plural of “commissioner” — a government administrator
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The June days were flying.
the act of departing
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
moving swiftly
From this reading The June days were flying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
insectnounUS /ˈɪnsekt/
small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The June days were flying.
LancasternounUS /ˈlænkæstər/
a city in northwestern England
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
languidlyadverb
in a languid and lethargic manner
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
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 Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
long-delayed
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From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
engage in
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
Peach-blossoms
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From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
PennsylvanianounUS /ˌpensəlˈveɪnjə/
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
PlantationnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃən/
an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
porticonounUS /ˈpɔːrtəkoʊ/
a porch or entrance to a building consisting of a covered and often columned area
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
reddening
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From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
rose-garden
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From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading In nine days more the commissioners from Annapolis were to make their departure for Lancaster in Pennsylvania, for the purpose of settling the long-delayed matter of purchasing charter rights from the Indians.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
in the direction of
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
Trevor
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From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
turkeysnounUS /ˈtɜːrkiz/
plural of “turkey” — large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Plantation It was nearly four weeks since the _Baltimore_ had set sail on her return voyage to England.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The June days were flying.
at the time that
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading It was, moreover, a Monday afternoon, and very warm, when Virginia Trevor came languidly up from the rose-garden towards the wide and shady portico of the house.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Peach-blossoms had long since fallen; cherries were daily reddening; and the turkeys had been turned into the tobacco fields for their annual feast off the insect life so destroying to young plants.
