used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had a special surprise and plan of their own on hand.
(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 all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
Ann
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From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Flowers do not grow except where they are planted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading So it was in order to turn gardeners that Eleanor and Miss Jones stayed at home.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Flowers do not grow except where they are planted.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
Eleanor
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From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
apart from; not including
From this reading Flowers do not grow except where they are planted.
EXCITINGadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
gardenersnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənərz/
plural of “gardener” — someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading So it was in order to turn gardeners that Eleanor and Miss Jones stayed at home.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Flowers do not grow except where they are planted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They had a special surprise and plan of their own on hand.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So it was in order to turn gardeners that Eleanor and Miss Jones stayed at home.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So it was in order to turn gardeners that Eleanor and Miss Jones stayed at home.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading So it was in order to turn gardeners that Eleanor and Miss Jones stayed at home.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
Madge
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From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
and nothing more
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had a special surprise and plan of their own on hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading So it was in order to turn gardeners that Eleanor and Miss Jones stayed at home.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They had a special surprise and plan of their own on hand.
pansnounUS /pænz/
plural of “pan” — cooking utensil consisting of a wide metal vessel
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
Phyllis
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From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading They had a special surprise and plan of their own on hand.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Flowers do not grow except where they are planted.
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
potsnounUS /pɑːts/
plural of “pot” — metal or earthenware cooking vessel that is usually round and deep; often has a handle and lid
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
any competition
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it was in order to turn gardeners that Eleanor and Miss Jones stayed at home.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading They had a special surprise and plan of their own on hand.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So it was in order to turn gardeners that Eleanor and Miss Jones stayed at home.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading They had a special surprise and plan of their own on hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it was in order to turn gardeners that Eleanor and Miss Jones stayed at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had a special surprise and plan of their own on hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN EXCITING RACE Eleanor and Miss "Jenny Ann," as the girls seemed inclined to call their chaperon, had not remained on the houseboat merely to polish the pots and pans.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading So it was in order to turn gardeners that Eleanor and Miss Jones stayed at home.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
in or at the place that
From this reading Flowers do not grow except where they are planted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was all very well for Phyllis to dream of a houseboat, with its decks lined with flowers, and for Madge to draw a beautiful plan of it on paper.
