addsnounUS /ædz/
plural of “add” — a condition (mostly in boys) characterized by behavioral and learning disorders
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
at or in the front
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But you are right, it is far away from things."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "But you are right, it is far away from things."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
BondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading "It seems so far from the city and war and Liberty Bonds," replied Ruth dreamily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "It seems so far from the city and war and Liberty Bonds," replied Ruth dreamily.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
dreamilyadverb
in a dreamy manner
From this reading "It seems so far from the city and war and Liberty Bonds," replied Ruth dreamily.
Edith
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From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
at any time
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "It seems so far from the city and war and Liberty Bonds," replied Ruth dreamily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It seems so far from the city and war and Liberty Bonds," replied Ruth dreamily.
a young female
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But you are right, it is far away from things."
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
it's
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From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
Letty
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From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "It seems so far from the city and war and Liberty Bonds," replied Ruth dreamily.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
many times at short intervals
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
a course of conduct
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It seems so far from the city and war and Liberty Bonds," replied Ruth dreamily.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "But you are right, it is far away from things."
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "It seems so far from the city and war and Liberty Bonds," replied Ruth dreamily.
and nothing more
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "It seems so far from the city and war and Liberty Bonds," replied Ruth dreamily.
in the near future
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "But you are right, it is far away from things."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But it's our country and it simply adds to our reason for being proud of it," the other girl answered.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
directed up
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading "It seems so far from the city and war and Liberty Bonds," replied Ruth dreamily.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
which person or people
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS Letty and Edith were soon considerably ahead of Ruth and Mary Lee who stopped often at the many pretty spots along the way.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Isn't it lovely the way the path trails and yet continues ever upward?" said Mary Lee as the two made their way slowly ahead.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you are right, it is far away from things."
