AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
Ann
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From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as the long night wore on, Mollie exhibited no sign of returning consciousness.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as the long night wore on, Mollie exhibited no sign of returning consciousness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading But as the long night wore on, Mollie exhibited no sign of returning consciousness.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
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 After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
Eleanor
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From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading But as the long night wore on, Mollie exhibited no sign of returning consciousness.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
Lillian
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From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
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 "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
Madge
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From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
not any; not one
From this reading But as the long night wore on, Mollie exhibited no sign of returning consciousness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But as the long night wore on, Mollie exhibited no sign of returning consciousness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
Phil
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From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading But as the long night wore on, Mollie exhibited no sign of returning consciousness.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading But as the long night wore on, Mollie exhibited no sign of returning consciousness.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "MOTHER" Not one of the four girls closed her eyes during the long night following the dinner given by Mrs. Curtis.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After an early breakfast the next morning Miss Jones went back to her charge, and the girls lingered in the cabin sitting room talking together in low tones.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Madge and Phil walked up and down the deck in order to be ready if they were called.
at the time that
From this reading Miss Jenny Ann sat by Mollie until toward morning, when Eleanor and Lillian relieved her.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading But as the long night wore on, Mollie exhibited no sign of returning consciousness.
