used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Play—why, war of course!” responded George, placing his fingers between his lips and giving a shrill whistle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Play—why, war of course!” responded George, placing his fingers between his lips and giving a shrill whistle.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading “What’s that for?” wondered Anne.
arbornounUS /ˈɑːrbər/
tree (as opposed to shrub)
From this reading “Hist!” sounded from a thick arbor of clematis that shaded the kitchen porch.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading THE BOSTON TEA PARTY “What shall we play?” asked Jack the moment the four were out on the veranda.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Play—why, war of course!” responded George, placing his fingers between his lips and giving a shrill whistle.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
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the people of Great Britain
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
clematisnounUS /ˈklemətɪs/
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading “Hist!” sounded from a thick arbor of clematis that shaded the kitchen porch.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Play—why, war of course!” responded George, placing his fingers between his lips and giving a shrill whistle.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading “Play—why, war of course!” responded George, placing his fingers between his lips and giving a shrill whistle.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What’s that for?” wondered Anne.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Hist!” sounded from a thick arbor of clematis that shaded the kitchen porch.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
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the act of giving
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the act of departing
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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Hist
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From this reading “Hist!” sounded from a thick arbor of clematis that shaded the kitchen porch.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
a small worthless amount
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Jim
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From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “Hist!” sounded from a thick arbor of clematis that shaded the kitchen porch.
kitchensnounUS /ˈkɪtʃənz/
plural of “kitchen” — a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “Play—why, war of course!” responded George, placing his fingers between his lips and giving a shrill whistle.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
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a particular point in time
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BOSTON TEA PARTY “What shall we play?” asked Jack the moment the four were out on the veranda.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE BOSTON TEA PARTY “What shall we play?” asked Jack the moment the four were out on the veranda.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE BOSTON TEA PARTY “What shall we play?” asked Jack the moment the four were out on the veranda.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
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participate in games or sport
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a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading “Hist!” sounded from a thick arbor of clematis that shaded the kitchen porch.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “Play—why, war of course!” responded George, placing his fingers between his lips and giving a shrill whistle.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading “Hist!” sounded from a thick arbor of clematis that shaded the kitchen porch.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE BOSTON TEA PARTY “What shall we play?” asked Jack the moment the four were out on the veranda.
shrilladjectiveUS /ʃrɪl/
having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones
From this reading “Play—why, war of course!” responded George, placing his fingers between his lips and giving a shrill whistle.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading “Hist!” sounded from a thick arbor of clematis that shaded the kitchen porch.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading THE BOSTON TEA PARTY “What shall we play?” asked Jack the moment the four were out on the veranda.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What’s that for?” wondered Anne.
That's
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOSTON TEA PARTY “What shall we play?” asked Jack the moment the four were out on the veranda.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading “Hist!” sounded from a thick arbor of clematis that shaded the kitchen porch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading THE BOSTON TEA PARTY “What shall we play?” asked Jack the moment the four were out on the veranda.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading “Play—why, war of course!” responded George, placing his fingers between his lips and giving a shrill whistle.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE BOSTON TEA PARTY “What shall we play?” asked Jack the moment the four were out on the veranda.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BOSTON TEA PARTY “What shall we play?” asked Jack the moment the four were out on the veranda.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE BOSTON TEA PARTY “What shall we play?” asked Jack the moment the four were out on the veranda.
What's
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From this reading “What’s that for?” wondered Anne.
in or at the place that
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
whistleverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading “Play—why, war of course!” responded George, placing his fingers between his lips and giving a shrill whistle.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Play—why, war of course!” responded George, placing his fingers between his lips and giving a shrill whistle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “That’s the signal for Jim that we are going to have an engagement with the British!” replied George, watching eagerly the side of the house where the kitchens were located.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading “What’s that for?” wondered Anne.
