used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
(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 Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any of you girls want to go with me?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
decoying
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From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading LAVENDER LINEN "I'm going to drive into town.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Any of you girls want to go with me?"
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Any of you girls want to go with me?"
the act of departing
From this reading LAVENDER LINEN "I'm going to drive into town.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
I'm
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From this reading LAVENDER LINEN "I'm going to drive into town.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LAVENDER LINEN "I'm going to drive into town.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
LAVENDERadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading LAVENDER LINEN "I'm going to drive into town.
LINENnounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading LAVENDER LINEN "I'm going to drive into town.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Any of you girls want to go with me?"
midwinternounUS /ˈmɪˈdwɪntər/
the middle of winter
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Any of you girls want to go with me?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
Roberta
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From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
Rufus
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From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
Rufus's
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From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
an educational institution
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LAVENDER LINEN "I'm going to drive into town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading LAVENDER LINEN "I'm going to drive into town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Any of you girls want to go with me?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was the midwinter vacation at the school where Roberta taught and at the equally desirable establishment where Ruth was taking a carefully selected course of study.
belonging to which person
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Rufus Gray addressed his wife and their two guests, his nieces, Roberta and Ruth Gray.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Any of you girls want to go with me?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Any of you girls want to go with me?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
young-hearted
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From this reading Uncle Rufus and Aunt Ruth had invited them to spend the four days of this vacation at their country home, according to a custom they had of decoying one or another of the young people of Rufus's brothers' families to come and visit the aunt and uncle whose own children were all married and gone, sorely missed by the young-hearted pair.
