1903
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From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
(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 _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
for the reason that
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
busieradjectiveUS /ˈbɪziər/
comparative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Doctor Mack called Mrs. Smith “Cousin Helen,” and was very good to her.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Doctor Mack called Mrs. Smith “Cousin Helen,” and was very good to her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
Diego
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From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
doctor-cousin
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From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
divisible by two
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
at any time
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
a young female
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Doctor Mack called Mrs. Smith “Cousin Helen,” and was very good to her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Doctor Mack called Mrs. Smith “Cousin Helen,” and was very good to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
house-keep
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From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
Josephine
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From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
go away from a place
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
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 They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
MacDonald
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From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
MacknounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
on one occasion
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
PhilippinenounUS /ˈfɪləpiːn/
official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
San
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From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
shinesnounUS /ʃaɪnz/
plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Doctor Mack called Mrs. Smith “Cousin Helen,” and was very good to her.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It was because she needed his advice once more that she had summoned him to the cottage now; even though he was busier than ever, since he was making ready to leave San Diego that very day for the long voyage to the Philippine Islands.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
in or at the place that
From this reading _Published September, 1903._ Three people were together in a very pleasant little parlor, in a land where the sun shines nearly all the time.
which person or people
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
belonging to which person
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Indeed, ever since papa John Smith had had to go away and leave his wife and child to house-keep by themselves the busy doctor-cousin had done many things for them, and mamma was accustomed to go to him for advice about all little business matters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were Doctor Mack, whose long, full name was Alexander MacDonald; mamma, who was Mrs. John Smith; and Josephine, who was Mrs. Smith’s little girl with a pretty big name of her own.
