used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading She has written to her father to ask him to send her plenty of funds.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Bridget O'Hara is not here," said Janet, "but she has asked me to speak for her.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She will be more or less of a cipher, of course, but having the wherewithal she will be a useful one.
BridgetnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Bridget O'Hara is not here," said Janet, "but she has asked me to speak for her.
make calm or still
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
CHECKMATEnounUS /ˈtʃekmeɪt/
complete victory
From this reading CHECKMATE.
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading She will be more or less of a cipher, of course, but having the wherewithal she will be a useful one.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She will be more or less of a cipher, of course, but having the wherewithal she will be a useful one.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
recognizable; marked
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She has written to her father to ask him to send her plenty of funds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Bridget O'Hara is not here," said Janet, "but she has asked me to speak for her.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading She has written to her father to ask him to send her plenty of funds.
a young female
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bridget O'Hara is not here," said Janet, "but she has asked me to speak for her.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She will be more or less of a cipher, of course, but having the wherewithal she will be a useful one.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Bridget O'Hara is not here," said Janet, "but she has asked me to speak for her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She has written to her father to ask him to send her plenty of funds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bridget O'Hara is not here," said Janet, "but she has asked me to speak for her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
Janet
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From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading She will be more or less of a cipher, of course, but having the wherewithal she will be a useful one.
LookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Bridget O'Hara is not here," said Janet, "but she has asked me to speak for her.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She will be more or less of a cipher, of course, but having the wherewithal she will be a useful one.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
absolutely essential
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Bridget O'Hara is not here," said Janet, "but she has asked me to speak for her.
O'HaranounUS /oʊˈherə/
United States writer (1905-1970)
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She has written to her father to ask him to send her plenty of funds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She will be more or less of a cipher, of course, but having the wherewithal she will be a useful one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She will be more or less of a cipher, of course, but having the wherewithal she will be a useful one.
a full supply
From this reading She has written to her father to ask him to send her plenty of funds.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Bridget O'Hara is not here," said Janet, "but she has asked me to speak for her.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading She has written to her father to ask him to send her plenty of funds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Bridget O'Hara is not here," said Janet, "but she has asked me to speak for her.
express in speech
From this reading "Bridget O'Hara is not here," said Janet, "but she has asked me to speak for her.
stallnounUS /stɔːl/
a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
being of use or service
From this reading She will be more or less of a cipher, of course, but having the wherewithal she will be a useful one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
at the time that
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
wherewithalnounUS /ˈwerwɪðɔːl/
the necessary means (especially financial means)
From this reading She will be more or less of a cipher, of course, but having the wherewithal she will be a useful one.
which person or people
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She will be more or less of a cipher, of course, but having the wherewithal she will be a useful one.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was great astonishment among the girls who met at the Lookout the next day when Janet pronounced in calm, decided tones that a new member was willing to join the committee, that the new member was the Irish girl, Bridget O'Hara, who would help her at her stall, and would give as much money to the cause as was necessary to insure its success.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading She has written to her father to ask him to send her plenty of funds.
