used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
(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 "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
assented
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From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Beth had run back for a moment.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading Beth had run back for a moment.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
don't
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From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
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 EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
EXPLORINGverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Beth had run back for a moment.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
Janice
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From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The old lady smiled.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
engage in
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
Merediths
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From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
a particular point in time
From this reading Beth had run back for a moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old lady smiled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
and nothing more
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
participate in games or sport
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Beth had run back for a moment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The old lady smiled.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading EXPLORING THE FOREST Bright and early after breakfast, the Merediths, bidding Aunt Janice good-bye, started out on their exploring expedition into the forest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
we're
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From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "We will--" they assented, "and as you don't mind if we stay all day, we can camp out, and play we're a gypsy band, and have lots of fun."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may make a whole day of it, if you like," Aunt Janice had said, "and have a picnic dinner--only be careful."
