used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
brought into existence
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
BosenounUS /boʊz/
Indian physicist who with Albert Einstein proposed statistical laws based on the indistinguishability of particles; led to the description of fundamental particles that later came to be known as bosons
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
dexteritynounUS /dekˈsterəti/
adroitness in using the hands
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
emptyingnounUS /ˈemptiɪŋ/
the act of removing the contents of something
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
Ethelwyn
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From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
the act of departing
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
coins made of gold
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
Haven't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
Let's
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From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
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 It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
engage in
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
nickles
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From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
on one occasion
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
the act of departing politely
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
peanutnounUS /ˈpiːnət/
underground pod of the peanut vine
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
done under pressure
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir, let's," said Beth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
Smithers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
in the near future
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
vegetablenounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəl/
edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Haven't we saved this money, though?" they said, full of pride, and then they straightway sat down to make plans for spending it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Let's each buy a puppy for a parting gift to Bobby and Nan," suggested Ethelwyn, as she and Beth were soon going away to visit the Home.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "They dearly love Bose, and Mr. Smithers, our vegetable man, has six and will sell us two, I know."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was accidental, for they had in the multitude of other events and presents, forgotten they had it until one morning, in emptying their banks for "peanut" nickles, with a dexterity born of long practice, they discovered the two gold coins, for they each had been given one, of course, and they rushed off at once to show them.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir, let's," said Beth.
