used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That was an oft-repeated expression of Major Dale’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tavia was now attempting to bring joy and happiness for Dorothy out of chaos.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Tavia was now attempting to bring joy and happiness for Dorothy out of chaos.
attributenounUS /ˈætrəbjuːt/
a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading He loved “the flyaway” for this very attribute.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Tavia was now attempting to bring joy and happiness for Dorothy out of chaos.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Tavia was now attempting to bring joy and happiness for Dorothy out of chaos.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
travel across or pass over
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
Dale'snounUS /deɪlz/
possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading That was an oft-repeated expression of Major Dale’s.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
Dorothy
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From this reading Tavia was now attempting to bring joy and happiness for Dorothy out of chaos.
at any time
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading That was an oft-repeated expression of Major Dale’s.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
flyawayadjective
guided by whim and fancy
From this reading He loved “the flyaway” for this very attribute.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He loved “the flyaway” for this very attribute.
a young female
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Tavia was now attempting to bring joy and happiness for Dorothy out of chaos.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He loved “the flyaway” for this very attribute.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Tavia was now attempting to bring joy and happiness for Dorothy out of chaos.
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
held dear
From this reading He loved “the flyaway” for this very attribute.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading That was an oft-repeated expression of Major Dale’s.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Tavia was now attempting to bring joy and happiness for Dorothy out of chaos.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That was an oft-repeated expression of Major Dale’s.
oft-repeated
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From this reading That was an oft-repeated expression of Major Dale’s.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tavia was now attempting to bring joy and happiness for Dorothy out of chaos.
Petterby's
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From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
PURPOSESnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
shoe-leather
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From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
carry out
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
Tavia
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From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was an oft-repeated expression of Major Dale’s.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He loved “the flyaway” for this very attribute.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, she felt she dared take nobody into her confidence regarding Lance Petterby’s letter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He loved “the flyaway” for this very attribute.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Tavia was now attempting to bring joy and happiness for Dorothy out of chaos.
precisely as stated
From this reading He loved “the flyaway” for this very attribute.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CROSS PURPOSES Tavia was as loyal a girl as ever stepped in shoe-leather.
