used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
(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 All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
a quantity of money
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for the three who could not go, they were quite as interested in the trip as their more fortunate friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
batteredadjectiveUS /ˈbætərd/
damaged by blows or hard usage
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
clothing in general
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
concurredverbUS /kənˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “concur” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
permission to do something
From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
CONSPIREverbUS /kənˈspaɪər/
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
eke
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From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading As for the three who could not go, they were quite as interested in the trip as their more fortunate friends.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As for the three who could not go, they were quite as interested in the trip as their more fortunate friends.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
gymnounUS /dʒɪm/
athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
how
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From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading As for the three who could not go, they were quite as interested in the trip as their more fortunate friends.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
the literary culture
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
Mary-Bird-Club's
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From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As for the three who could not go, they were quite as interested in the trip as their more fortunate friends.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
muslins
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From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
NassaunounUS /ˈnæsɔː/
the capital of the Bahamas
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
nattyadjectiveUS /ˈnæti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As for the three who could not go, they were quite as interested in the trip as their more fortunate friends.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
and nothing more
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
overjoyedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/
extremely joyful
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
approval to do something
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
a future prospect or potential
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As for the three who could not go, they were quite as interested in the trip as their more fortunate friends.
not used up
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
scholasticadjectiveUS /skəˈlæstɪk/
of or relating to schools
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
suitsnounUS /suːts/
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 There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
carry out
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As for the three who could not go, they were quite as interested in the trip as their more fortunate friends.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
transformingverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “transform” — subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
tropicsnounUS /ˈtrɑːpɪks/
the part of the Earth's surface between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn; characterized by a hot climate
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
a source of difficulty
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was surprising how many problems presented themselves, besides the essential one of getting the family's consent for the trip.
be dressed in
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "THE MERRY HEARTS" CONSPIRE For the remaining four weeks of the term it is to be feared that "The Merry Hearts" took small advantage of their scholastic opportunities and privileges.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
which person or people
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading All the girls who had hoped to go, secured this without any trouble, and Helen Adams, who had only half hoped, was overjoyed to find that her father and mother fully concurred with her in thinking that the trip would be improving enough to warrant her in taking her savings bank money to eke out what they could afford to give her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading There were so many letters to be written home, first for permission to join the Nassau party, and then for summer hats and muslins, to wear on the trip, and so many consultations to be held about the proper kind and amount of clothes to take, the possibility of the Mary-Bird-Club's needing their glasses for the study of tropical birds, the possibility of transforming a battered gym suit into a natty bathing costume at short notice,--or would flannel suits be altogether too warm for the tropics, and if so, would there be time for a hasty shopping expedition in New York on the day of sailing?
