used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCORE TO EVEN UP "Now tell us what happened!"
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bess raised herself up and tucked the steamer rug more securely around her legs.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The April breezes were fresh, and rather chilly.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Bess raised herself up and tucked the steamer rug more securely around her legs.
Bess
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From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
breezesnounUS /ˈbriːzɪz/
plural of “breeze” — a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The April breezes were fresh, and rather chilly.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
chillyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪli/
not characterized by emotion
From this reading The April breezes were fresh, and rather chilly.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
Dr
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From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
divisible by two
From this reading A SCORE TO EVEN UP "Now tell us what happened!"
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The April breezes were fresh, and rather chilly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A SCORE TO EVEN UP "Now tell us what happened!"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Bess raised herself up and tucked the steamer rug more securely around her legs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
Lakeview
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From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
staying power
From this reading Bess raised herself up and tucked the steamer rug more securely around her legs.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A SCORE TO EVEN UP "Now tell us what happened!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
PrescottnounUS /ˈpreskɑːt/
a town in central Arizona
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
presentableadjectiveUS /prəˈzentəbəl/
fit to be seen
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Bess raised herself up and tucked the steamer rug more securely around her legs.
on the contrary
From this reading The April breezes were fresh, and rather chilly.
recliningnounUS /rɪˈklaɪnɪŋ/
the act of assuming or maintaining a reclining position
From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading Bess raised herself up and tucked the steamer rug more securely around her legs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A SCORE TO EVEN UP "Now tell us what happened!"
securelyadverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrli/
in a secure manner; in a manner free from danger
From this reading Bess raised herself up and tucked the steamer rug more securely around her legs.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading Bess raised herself up and tucked the steamer rug more securely around her legs.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
express in words
From this reading A SCORE TO EVEN UP "Now tell us what happened!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SCORE TO EVEN UP "Now tell us what happened!"
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Bess raised herself up and tucked the steamer rug more securely around her legs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A SCORE TO EVEN UP "Now tell us what happened!"
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A SCORE TO EVEN UP "Now tell us what happened!"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Prescott was in her stateroom, making it more presentable, she said, so it was the first opportunity to talk over Bess' experience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Lakeview girls were reclining in deck chairs on the sun deck in the late afternoon.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A SCORE TO EVEN UP "Now tell us what happened!"
