used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
(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 It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Two new pupils were arriving.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They were not together for they came in separate hacks.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
Debbie
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From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
DickinsonnounUS /ˈdɪkɪnsən/
United States poet noted for her mystical and unrhymed poems (1830-1886)
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
the organ of sight
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
fearlesslyadverb
without fear
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
foragingnounUS /ˈfɔːrɪdʒɪŋ/
the act of searching for food and provisions
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
a young female
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
graveled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
hacksnounUS /hæks/
plural of “hack” — one who works hard at boring tasks
From this reading They were not together for they came in separate hacks.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
and nothing more
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
Maude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
meekadjectiveUS /miːk/
humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Two new pupils were arriving.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not together for they came in separate hacks.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Two new pupils were arriving.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
Sallie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading They were not together for they came in separate hacks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
successive (without a break)
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not together for they came in separate hacks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were not together for they came in separate hacks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two new pupils were arriving.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE One morning, late in October, there was great excitement at Highland Hall.
accept gladly
From this reading The first was a large girl of fourteen who, followed by a small, meek father, marched fearlessly up the steps and looked each girl straight in the eye until she reached Sallie Dickinson, who stood in the doorway, smiling a welcome.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
which person or people
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading It was just at recess time and all the girls (except Maude Wilder and Debbie Clark who were under the porch foraging for pie) were on the veranda or the graveled walk.
