used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The possible hardships of the long journey alone did not appall her in the least.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She had made similar trips before and had always found pleasant and attentive companionship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
appallverbUS /əˈpɔːl/
strike with disgust or revulsion
From this reading The possible hardships of the long journey alone did not appall her in the least.
from appearances alone
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading She had made similar trips before and had always found pleasant and attentive companionship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had made similar trips before and had always found pleasant and attentive companionship.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading She had made similar trips before and had always found pleasant and attentive companionship.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
greatly pleased
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
well in the past; former
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The possible hardships of the long journey alone did not appall her in the least.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
enviousadjectiveUS /ˈenviəs/
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
set up or found
From this reading She had made similar trips before and had always found pleasant and attentive companionship.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
a young female
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading The possible hardships of the long journey alone did not appall her in the least.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The possible hardships of the long journey alone did not appall her in the least.
judiciouslyadverbUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃɪsli/
in a judicious manner
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The possible hardships of the long journey alone did not appall her in the least.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
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 The possible hardships of the long journey alone did not appall her in the least.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had made similar trips before and had always found pleasant and attentive companionship.
McDonald
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From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
pioneernounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading She had made similar trips before and had always found pleasant and attentive companionship.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The possible hardships of the long journey alone did not appall her in the least.
the possibility of future success
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
RIPLEY
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From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading She had made similar trips before and had always found pleasant and attentive companionship.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
treasuring
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From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading She had made similar trips before and had always found pleasant and attentive companionship.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
precisely as stated
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was an army girl, full of confidence in herself and delighted at the prospect of an unusual summer.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
which person or people
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE NEWS AT RIPLEY Miss Molly McDonald had departed for the West--carefully treasuring her father's detailed letter of instruction--filled with interest and enthusiasm.
wondrouslyadverb
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Moreover, her natural spirit of adventure had been considerably stimulated by the envious comments of her schoolmates, who apparently believed her wondrously daring to venture such a trip, the apprehensive advice of her teachers, and much reading, not very judiciously chosen, relative to pioneer life on the plains.
