used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
(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 Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
lacking funds
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
else
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From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
divisible by two
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
apart from; not including
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading And there was plenty of outdoor play and excitement, too.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
floatedverbUS /ˈfloʊtəd/
past form of “float” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
and nothing more
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
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 Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
Marmie
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From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading And there was plenty of outdoor play and excitement, too.
participate in games or sport
From this reading And there was plenty of outdoor play and excitement, too.
a full supply
From this reading And there was plenty of outdoor play and excitement, too.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
Sapphonoun
the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; much admired although only fragments of her poetry have been preserved (6th century BC)
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
an educational institution
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
in the near future
From this reading Just as soon as Marmie or any one else came near, every bit of the memory of it floated out of their heads.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
a special situation
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And there was plenty of outdoor play and excitement, too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
at the time that
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winter was really hard and fast here with Rose and Ruth, and they were settled doing all the winter things.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Each morning there was school of course, school right at home, for not even the smallest school house broke the long line of the prairie within many miles of the Ranch.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Somehow the two little girls never remembered a single thing about their wonderful adventure with Sappho and the fairy except when they were alone.
