used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
Agatha
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From this reading Aunt Agatha watched, sniffed and frequently groaned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
AugustinenounUS /ˈɑːɡəstiːn/
(Roman Catholic Church) one of the great Fathers of the early Christian church; after a dramatic conversion to Christianity he became bishop of Hippo Regius in North Africa; St. Augustine emphasized man's need for grace (354-430)
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunt Agatha watched, sniffed and frequently groaned.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
Carl
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From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Youth and health and Spartan courage were a wholesome trio.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
the act of departing
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
Diane
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From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Aunt Agatha watched, sniffed and frequently groaned.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Aunt Agatha watched, sniffed and frequently groaned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Youth and health and Spartan courage were a wholesome trio.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
How
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From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
Johnny'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːniz/
possessive form of “johnny” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
remorsefuladjectiveUS /rɪˈmɔːrsfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
rowingnounUS /ˈroʊɪŋ/
the act of rowing as a sport
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
rusenounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
ruthlesslyadverbUS /ˈruːθləsli/
in a ruthless manner
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
sniffedverbUS /snɪft/
past form of “sniff” — perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Aunt Agatha watched, sniffed and frequently groaned.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
From this reading Youth and health and Spartan courage were a wholesome trio.
St
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From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How much the kindly ruse of Philip had helped, Diane herself could not suspect, but her remorseful thoughts were frequently busy with memories of the old childhood days with Carl.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
trampingverbUS /ˈtræmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Youth and health and Spartan courage were a wholesome trio.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Riding, rowing, swimming, tramping miles of Florida road, taking upon herself much of Johnny's camp labor, she ruthlessly tired herself out by day that she might soundly sleep by night.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Aunt Agatha watched, sniffed and frequently groaned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Youth and health and Spartan courage were a wholesome trio.
wholesomeadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊlsəm/
conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being
From this reading Youth and health and Spartan courage were a wholesome trio.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ON THE LAKE SHORE With the departure of Philip and the Baron for St. Augustine, a fever of energy had settled over Diane.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Youth and health and Spartan courage were a wholesome trio.
