Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

(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 Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

inflected form of “dip” — immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

put on clothes

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

divisible by two

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

plural of “ledge” — a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

engage in

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

above and across; more than

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

with little or no delay

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

move over something with pressure

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

the rays of the sun

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Anna and Luretta had forgotten all about the sloop _Polly_, and were both now a little ashamed of their plan to make sport of Melvina.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

in the direction of

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

in a hearty manner

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading In spite of the sunshine dark clouds were gathering along the western horizon; but the girls did not notice this.

at the time that

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

during the time that

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.

a Caucasian

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

which person or people

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MELVINA MAKES DISCOVERIES The sun shone warmly down on the brown ledges, the little waves crept up the shore with a pleasant murmur, and Melvina, watching Luretta dipping her white stockings in the pool, began to feel less troubled and unhappy; and when Anna came running toward her waving the knitting-bag she even smiled, and was ready to believe that her troubles were nearly over.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Can't you step down nearer the water?" she suggested, handing the bag to Melvina, who put it carefully beside her hat and agreed promptly to Anna's suggestion, stepping carefully along the rough shore to the edge of the water.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Here is your bag all safe, Melly," called Anna, "and while Luretta is washing your stockings I'll rub off those spots on your pretty dress.