used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He fairly jumped about within it, as though to make it carry him the faster to her.
(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 There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Frank felt a little sorry when the carriage came, without grandma to fetch him.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Frank felt a little sorry when the carriage came, without grandma to fetch him.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He fairly jumped about within it, as though to make it carry him the faster to her.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
crackersadjectiveUS /ˈkrækərz/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
dearly loved
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
dissolvingnounUS /dɪˈzɔːlvɪŋ/
the process of going into solution
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
drawing-room
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From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
divisible by two
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading He fairly jumped about within it, as though to make it carry him the faster to her.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading He fairly jumped about within it, as though to make it carry him the faster to her.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Frank felt a little sorry when the carriage came, without grandma to fetch him.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Frank felt a little sorry when the carriage came, without grandma to fetch him.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
grandmanounUS /ˈɡrændmɑː/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Frank felt a little sorry when the carriage came, without grandma to fetch him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He fairly jumped about within it, as though to make it carry him the faster to her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He fairly jumped about within it, as though to make it carry him the faster to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank felt a little sorry when the carriage came, without grandma to fetch him.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He fairly jumped about within it, as though to make it carry him the faster to her.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He fairly jumped about within it, as though to make it carry him the faster to her.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
immediately past
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
hear with intention
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Frank felt a little sorry when the carriage came, without grandma to fetch him.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
engage in
From this reading He fairly jumped about within it, as though to make it carry him the faster to her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
on one occasion
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
pleasurablyadverb
in a very pleasurable manner
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
precisely, exactly
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
in the near future
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Frank felt a little sorry when the carriage came, without grandma to fetch him.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
express in words
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He fairly jumped about within it, as though to make it carry him the faster to her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
precisely as stated
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
at the time that
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
in or at the place that
From this reading He bounded from it when it reached the door, and ran with outstretched arms into the drawing-room, where she was waiting to embrace him, and to listen fondly to all he had to tell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There were so many extra sports provided--a magic lantern, and dissolving views for the last evening, with cakes and crackers, and amusing recitations, and all went very merrily to bed, looking forward to the following day, when they should see their friends and homes once more.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He fairly jumped about within it, as though to make it carry him the faster to her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Frank felt a little sorry when the carriage came, without grandma to fetch him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And Frank was right, my dear young reader, for the ten days soon passed away, and very pleasurably too, as even George confessed.
