used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
(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 “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
a cherished desire
From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
BARBARA
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completely unclothed
From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
BOARDINGnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
can't
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From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
Cara
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From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
Clair
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From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
CONNIE
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COZETTE
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DADnounUS /dæd/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
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a female human offspring
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
DilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
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else
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From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
ETC
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provide as food
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
a young female
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GLORIA
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the act of departing
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
HALEnounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
how
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From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
it's
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From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
JOAN
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From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
Joan's
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and nothing more
From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
LORING'S
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Louise
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From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
and nothing more
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
reiteratedverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪtɪd/
past form of “reiterate” — to say, state, or perform again
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
an educational institution
From this reading Author of “BARBARA HALE AND COZETTE,” “CONNIE LORING’S AMBITION,” “JOAN: JUST GIRL,” “GLORIA: A GIRL AND HER DAD,” “GLORIA AT BOARDING SCHOOL,” ETC.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
and nothing more
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
St
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From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
a Caucasian
From this reading Made in the United States of America Joan: Just Girl Joan’s Garden of Adventure Gloria: A Girl and Her Dad Gloria at Boarding School Connie Loring’s Ambition Connie Loring’s Dilemma Barbara Hale: A Doctor’s Daughter Barbara Hale and Cozette They dug their heels deeper into the white sand.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading As they were bare heels there seemed to be nothing else to do with them.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I think it’s simply a wonderful idea,” Louise St. Clair reiterated, “only, I can’t just see how you are going to feed us all for three whole days, Cara.”
