used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
not being in a specified place
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
anew
From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
in addition
From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I could always judge of Charley's mood by the tone of his letters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
terminate
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I could always judge of Charley's mood by the tone of his letters.
Charley
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From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
Charley's
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From this reading I could always judge of Charley's mood by the tone of his letters.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading We had kept up a regular correspondence during the past year.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading We had kept up a regular correspondence during the past year.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
ElmwoodnounUS /ˈelmwʊd/
hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had kept up a regular correspondence during the past year.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I could always judge of Charley's mood by the tone of his letters.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading We had kept up a regular correspondence during the past year.
the literary culture
From this reading I could always judge of Charley's mood by the tone of his letters.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
come together
From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading I could always judge of Charley's mood by the tone of his letters.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
Nathan's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
nighadjectiveUS /naɪ/
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading We had kept up a regular correspondence during the past year.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading We had kept up a regular correspondence during the past year.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
an educational institution
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
up to a particular time
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading I could always judge of Charley's mood by the tone of his letters.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had kept up a regular correspondence during the past year.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
which person or people
From this reading Added to the joy of again meeting my mother and sister, I would also meet Charley Gray, who was also to spend his vacation at home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Time, with his noiseless step, glided on, till but a few weeks remained before the school would break up for the midsummer vacation.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Happy as I was at Uncle Nathan's, I looked eagerly forward to the holidays, for I was then to pay a visit of several weeks to my home at Elmwood, having been absent nearly a year, and, as this time drew nigh, every day seemed like a week till I could set out on the journey.
