at or in the front
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Winter at the Life–Saving Station.
BLUFFnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
BREAKERSnounUS /ˈbreɪkərz/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
DORYnounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
EASTERnounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
ETC
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From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
HON
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From this reading HON.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading S. I. KIMBALL.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
KIMBALL
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From this reading S. I. KIMBALL.
KNIGHTSnounUS /naɪts/
plural of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
LADDERnounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Winter at the Life–Saving Station.
LIGHTHOUSEnounUS /ˈlaɪthaʊs/
a tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
NELLIE'S
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From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading PREFACE.
PUSHINGnounUS /ˈpʊʃɪŋ/
the act of applying force in order to move something away
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
ROY'S
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From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading S. I. KIMBALL.
SavingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Winter at the Life–Saving Station.
an educational institution
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
SCISSORSnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
SEASHOREnounUS /ˈsiːʃɔːr/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
SHIELDnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Winter at the Life–Saving Station.
SURFnounUS /sɜːrf/
waves breaking on the shore
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winter at the Life–Saving Station.
the upper part of anything
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
a Caucasian
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter at the Life–Saving Station.
YARDSTICKnounUS /ˈjɑːrdstɪk/
a measure or standard used for comparison
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “HER CHRISTMAS AND HER EASTER”; “UP THE LADDER SERIES,”—“THE KNIGHTS OF THE WHITE SHIELD,” “THE SCHOOL IN THE LIGHTHOUSE,” “YARDSTICK AND SCISSORS,” “THE CAMP AT SURF BLUFF,” “OUT OF THE BREAKERS”, “SCHOOL AND CAMP SERIES,”—“PUSHING AHEAD,” “ROY’S DORY AT THE SEASHORE,” “LITTLE BROWN–TOP,” “NELLIE’S NEW YEAR,” ETC., ETC.
