Chapter XXXVII · In the Park

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

a blanket knitted or crocheted in strips or squares; sometimes used as a shawl

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Do look out of the window and see what darlings they are.

on or to one side

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Ruthy, Ruthy dear, I have got them in training at last.

plural of “banner” — long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

the organic process of bearing flowers

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

a small house with a single story

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

plural of “darling” — a special loved one

From this reading Do look out of the window and see what darlings they are.

dearly loved

From this reading “Ruthy, Ruthy dear, I have got them in training at last.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do look out of the window and see what darlings they are.

the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

at any time

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Now for your first ride in the park.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Now for your first ride in the park.”

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “Ruthy, Ruthy dear, I have got them in training at last.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Ruthy, Ruthy dear, I have got them in training at last.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Ruthy, Ruthy dear, I have got them in training at last.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “Ruthy, Ruthy dear, I have got them in training at last.

plural of “kitten” — young domestic cat

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

immediately past

From this reading “Ruthy, Ruthy dear, I have got them in training at last.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Do look out of the window and see what darlings they are.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now for your first ride in the park.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

large open car seating four with folding top

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Now for your first ride in the park.”

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Ruthy, Ruthy dear, I have got them in training at last.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Do look out of the window and see what darlings they are.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Ruthy, Ruthy dear, I have got them in training at last.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Do look out of the window and see what darlings they are.

push forcefully

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading “Ruthy, Ruthy dear, I have got them in training at last.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Do look out of the window and see what darlings they are.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

a Caucasian

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

which person or people

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Do look out of the window and see what darlings they are.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The prettiest park phaeton you ever set eyes on, drove up to the Laurence cottage; a pair of white ponies with snowy tails that took the wind like banners, stopped with the docility of pet kittens before the gate.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading An afghan on which living roses seemed to bloom, was thrust aside, and out sprang a young lady, who ran up the walk and entered the house without knocking.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Now for your first ride in the park.”