used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
the state of being absent
From this reading The doctor's house was all the quieter for the absence of the elder boys at Hampton.
ACQUAINTANCESnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The other children were playing in the orchard after school.
(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 The doctor's house was all the quieter for the absence of the elder boys at Hampton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
Bessie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The doctor's house was all the quieter for the absence of the elder boys at Hampton.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
CarnegienounUS /ˈkɑːrnəɡi/
United States educator famous for writing a book about how to win friends and influence people (1888-1955)
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The other children were playing in the orchard after school.
colloquynounUS /ˈkɑːləkwi/
a conversation especially a formal one
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
dearly loved
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor's house was all the quieter for the absence of the elder boys at Hampton.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The doctor's house was all the quieter for the absence of the elder boys at Hampton.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
Fairfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The doctor's house was all the quieter for the absence of the elder boys at Hampton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading The doctor's house was all the quieter for the absence of the elder boys at Hampton.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The doctor's house was all the quieter for the absence of the elder boys at Hampton.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The doctor's house was all the quieter for the absence of the elder boys at Hampton.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading The other children were playing in the orchard after school.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other children were playing in the orchard after school.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The other children were playing in the orchard after school.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The doctor's house was all the quieter for the absence of the elder boys at Hampton.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
an educational institution
From this reading The other children were playing in the orchard after school.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctor's house was all the quieter for the absence of the elder boys at Hampton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The other children were playing in the orchard after school.
in or at the place that
From this reading "It is a great convenience to have a school opened here where boys and girls are both taught from four up to ten, and very nicely taught," said the mother.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
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 _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading _FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES._ Mrs. Carnegie from the dining-room window witnessed the colloquy between the rector and her husband, and came out into the porch to receive her dear Bessie.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "They will not expect you at Fairfield until they see you; so come in, love," said she, and Bessie gladly obeyed.
