adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading No girl who could not swim was permitted on the lake, alone or with a companion.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
Betty
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From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
canoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
CAUGHTverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
companionnounUS /kəmˈpænjən/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading No girl who could not swim was permitted on the lake, alone or with a companion.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No girl who could not swim was permitted on the lake, alone or with a companion.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
effortnounUS /ˈefərt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
fineadjectiveUS /faɪn/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
fleetnounUS /fliːt/
group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
flyingadjectiveUS /ˈflaɪɪŋ/
moving swiftly
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
lakenounUS /leɪk/
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
lurenounUS /lʊr/
qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading No girl who could not swim was permitted on the lake, alone or with a companion.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No girl who could not swim was permitted on the lake, alone or with a companion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No girl who could not swim was permitted on the lake, alone or with a companion.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No girl who could not swim was permitted on the lake, alone or with a companion.
paddlingverbUS /ˈpædəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “paddle” — propel with a paddle
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
patiencenounUS /ˈpeɪʃəns/
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading No girl who could not swim was permitted on the lake, alone or with a companion.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
proximitynounUS /prɑːkˈsɪməti/
the property of being close together
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
recitationnounUS /ˌresəˈteɪʃən/
written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
rowboatsnounUS /ˈroʊboʊts/
plural of “rowboat” — a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
school'snounUS /skuːlz/
possessive form of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
Shadyside
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
sightnounUS /saɪt/
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
STORMverbUS /stɔːrm/
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
successnounUS /səkˈses/
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
swimverbUS /swɪm/
travel through water
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
swimmernounUS /ˈswɪmər/
a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading Constance Howard was an excellent swimmer, and it was the sight of her paddling gracefully about the lake on sunny Saturday afternoons that spurred the seven who could not swim on to greater effort.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
termnounUS /tɜːrm/
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
tiedadjectiveUS /taɪd/
bound or secured closely
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Betty and her chums awaited their final tests eagerly--so excited the last day or two they could scarcely keep their minds on their books or sit in patience through a recitation--and passed them with flying colors.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Perhaps the proximity of the lake and the lure of the small fleet of canoes and rowboats tied up at the wharf had something to do with the success of the swimming classes.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading No girl who could not swim was permitted on the lake, alone or with a companion.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE STORM The Shadyside gymnasium was equipped with a fine pool, and it was the school's boast that every girl learned to swim during her first term.
