used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Yes," he repeated vaguely, a moment later.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
(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's fun for the three Miss Miners, having such a place all to themselves for the summer," continued young Lawrence.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes," answered Professor Knowles, his companion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Yes," answered Professor Knowles, his companion.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "It's fun for the three Miss Miners, having such a place all to themselves for the summer," continued young Lawrence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It's fun for the three Miss Miners, having such a place all to themselves for the summer," continued young Lawrence.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "It's fun for the three Miss Miners, having such a place all to themselves for the summer," continued young Lawrence.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "It's fun for the three Miss Miners, having such a place all to themselves for the summer," continued young Lawrence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Yes," answered Professor Knowles, his companion.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
It's
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From this reading "It's fun for the three Miss Miners, having such a place all to themselves for the summer," continued young Lawrence.
Karlsbad
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From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
Knowles
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From this reading "Yes," answered Professor Knowles, his companion.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "Yes," he repeated vaguely, a moment later.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
MinersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
a particular point in time
From this reading "Yes," he repeated vaguely, a moment later.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "Yes," answered Professor Knowles, his companion.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Yes," he repeated vaguely, a moment later.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
Sapphonoun
the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; much admired although only fragments of her poetry have been preserved (6th century BC)
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It's fun for the three Miss Miners, having such a place all to themselves for the summer," continued young Lawrence.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "It's fun for the three Miss Miners, having such a place all to themselves for the summer," continued young Lawrence.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "It's fun for the three Miss Miners, having such a place all to themselves for the summer," continued young Lawrence.
They're
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From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
Trehearne
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From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
Trehearnes
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From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading "Yes," he repeated vaguely, a moment later.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "They're taking care of Miss Trehearne while her mother is away at Karlsbad with Mr. Trehearne," he added, in further explanation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'm going to stay with the three Miss Miners at the Trehearnes' place," said Louis Lawrence, looking down into the blue water as he leaned over the rail of the _Sappho_, on the sunny side of the steamer.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," answered Professor Knowles, his companion.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "It's fun for the three Miss Miners, having such a place all to themselves for the summer," continued young Lawrence.
