used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading There was a wild scramble of children to get on their favorite mounts.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
entrancingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
divisible by two
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading There was a wild scramble of children to get on their favorite mounts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading There was a wild scramble of children to get on their favorite mounts.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We'll go over there and wait for you."
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
Larue
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From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
immediately past
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
mountsnounUS /maʊnts/
plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only
From this reading There was a wild scramble of children to get on their favorite mounts.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a wild scramble of children to get on their favorite mounts.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
PASSESnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
prancingverbUS /ˈprænsɪŋ/
-ing form of “prance” — to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
revolveverbUS /riˈvɑːlv/
turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
scrambleverbUS /ˈskræmbəl/
to move hurriedly
From this reading There was a wild scramble of children to get on their favorite mounts.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was a wild scramble of children to get on their favorite mounts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "I see a number of comfortable benches over there in the shade," she announced, "and they look as though they had been placed there especially for patient parents.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The entrancing music grew slower, the platform of prancing beasts began to revolve more slowly and at last stopped.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading We'll go over there and wait for you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a wild scramble of children to get on their favorite mounts.
We'll
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From this reading We'll go over there and wait for you."
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading There was a wild scramble of children to get on their favorite mounts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SIX PASSES Mrs. Larue laughed and said she thought that even if they missed the next ride, it would not be a serious matter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading We'll go over there and wait for you."
