used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
having companions or an escort
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
cruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
Inza
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From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
a female domestic
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAW THE MONSTER.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
MONSTERnounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAW THE MONSTER.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAW THE MONSTER.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
stern-faced
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From this reading So the next morning the girls appeared on the pier at an early hour, accompanied by the stern-faced but kind-hearted old maid, having been brought down from the hotel by a carriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAW THE MONSTER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
look attentively
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
a Caucasian
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
which person or people
From this reading THE MAN WHO SAW THE MONSTER.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading The boys were on the watch for them, and a boat, containing Frank and Jack, pushed off from the _White Wings_ immediately.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading At first, however, Miss Gale was opposed to it, but Frank won her over, as Inza felt certain he could.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The girls gladly welcomed the plan, for they felt there would be much pleasure in a cruise among the islands of the bay.
