used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
(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 Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
of short duration or distance
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
ColoniesnounUS /ˈkɑːləniz/
plural of “colony” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
ConnecticutnounUS /kəˈnetəkət/
a New England state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
at any time
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
not in action or at work
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
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 In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
with speed
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
THROESnounUS /θroʊz/
violent pangs of suffering
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
at the time that
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As usual they made trips on horseback or on boat to the other Colonies, which were being planted in New England in ever greater number.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE THROES OF WAR The brief New England summer passed much too quickly for our three friends, for whom summer time meant a long and pleasant vacation.
widenedverbUS /ˈwaɪdənd/
past form of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mr. Bradley, in view of the fact that the children had so successfully carried out their mission, excused them from all work, and gave them unlimited time in which to enjoy themselves to their hearts' content.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Yet they were not of the class of young people that wished to be idle, and they were heartily glad when the prospect of continuing their work at the Connecticut river trading post was discussed.
youthsnounUS /juːðz/
plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In this way they widened their circle of acquaintances, and enjoyed many pleasant hours in company with other good New England youths.
