Chapter II

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

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

at or in the front

From this reading But her greatest interest was in the new experience ahead of her, the new country and the delights of the ocean.

(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 Secrets were all very well.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

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

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

immersing the body in water or sunshine

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

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From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But her greatest interest was in the new experience ahead of her, the new country and the delights of the ocean.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

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

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But her greatest interest was in the new experience ahead of her, the new country and the delights of the ocean.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading But her greatest interest was in the new experience ahead of her, the new country and the delights of the ocean.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Betty had interest in everything.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading But her greatest interest was in the new experience ahead of her, the new country and the delights of the ocean.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

small golden or orange-red freshwater fishes of Eurasia used as pond or aquarium fishes

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

highest in quality

From this reading But her greatest interest was in the new experience ahead of her, the new country and the delights of the ocean.

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

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

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

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

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

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Betty had interest in everything.

in jest

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

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

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

used to form the superlative

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading But her greatest interest was in the new experience ahead of her, the new country and the delights of the ocean.

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

an elastic material obtained from the latex sap of trees (especially trees of the genera Hevea and Ficus) that can be vulcanized and finished into a variety of products

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading Secrets were all very well.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

travel through water

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

the act of swimming

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

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

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

in a tight or constricted manner

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

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

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

under normal conditions

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

precisely as stated

From this reading Secrets were all very well.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading As her taking part in most of the swimming contests among the girls of Lyon High necessitated good bathing suits, Betty was already prepared in that respect for her visit at the seashore.

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

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Secrets were all very well.

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

From this reading Secrets were all very well.

which person or people

From this reading A GOLDFISH IN THE OCEAN Betty Lee, who was sometimes jokingly called father’s little goldfish, had acquired that title by reason of her ability to swim and her golden head, though that was usually covered tightly by a rubber cap.