used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
Ann
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From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
for the reason that
From this reading Do you think I care so much for the sea because my father was a sailor?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
brought into existence
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Do you think I care so much for the sea because my father was a sailor?"
CHALLENGEverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
dearly loved
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
decksnounUS /deks/
plural of “deck” — any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you think I care so much for the sea because my father was a sailor?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Do you think I care so much for the sea because my father was a sailor?"
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
ferventlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrvəntli/
with passionate fervor
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Do you think I care so much for the sea because my father was a sailor?"
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
houseboatnounUS /ˈhaʊsboʊt/
a barge that is designed and equipped for use as a dwelling
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
indulgentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
Madge
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From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
Madge's
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From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Do you think I care so much for the sea because my father was a sailor?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Do you think I care so much for the sea because my father was a sailor?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Do you think I care so much for the sea because my father was a sailor?"
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Do you think I care so much for the sea because my father was a sailor?"
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading Madge, who was looking particularly pretty in her sailor suit of blue serge, had been energetically sweeping the decks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Do you think I care so much for the sea because my father was a sailor?"
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Several days had passed since the ball, and the girls had settled down to a thorough enjoyment of their floating home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CHALLENGE "I declare, Miss Jenny Ann," declared Madge fervently, "I believe I was born to live on a houseboat, I feel so perfectly at home.
which person or people
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I suppose you do, my dear," returned the chaperon, who sat listening to Madge's animated chatter with an indulgent smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you think I care so much for the sea because my father was a sailor?"
