used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading “It’s too late to do anything else anyhow,” Cara declared.
any thing at all
From this reading “It’s too late to do anything else anyhow,” Cara declared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
Barbara
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From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
Cara
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From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
put or send forth
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
didn't
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From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
else
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From this reading “It’s too late to do anything else anyhow,” Cara declared.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
the act of departing
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
only a very short time before
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
a single distinct event
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
inefficientadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/
not producing desired results; wasteful
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
It's
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From this reading “It’s too late to do anything else anyhow,” Cara declared.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “It’s too late to do anything else anyhow,” Cara declared.
Louise
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From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
and nothing more
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
quiltsnounUS /kwɪlts/
plural of “quilt” — bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
rockersnounUS /ˈrɑːkərz/
originally a British youth subculture that evolved out of the teddy boys in the 1960s; wore black leather jackets and jeans and boots; had greased hair and rode motorcycles and listened to rock'n'roll; were largely unskilled manual laborers
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
SANTAnounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
and nothing more
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
a special situation
From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
tidies
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From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “It’s too late to do anything else anyhow,” Cara declared.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE SANTA MARIA That incident, simple as it seemed to be, immediately cast its spell over the two girls.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
precisely as stated
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
wasn't
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From this reading Cara simply sat down in one of the big rockers—it was there for exhibition purposes only—and she declared she wasn’t going to do another thing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Louise and Ruth were so curious they didn’t know what they were doing, so that the girls’ committee became suddenly very inefficient.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Barbara was so upset by it, whatever it was, that she could hardly keep her mind on the quilts and tidies.
