used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
subject to appointment
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
bakedadjectiveUS /beɪkt/
dried out by heat or excessive exposure to sunlight
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Because of the afternoon to be spent at the camp, Natalie planned to give her entire morning to the garden.
for the reason that
From this reading Because of the afternoon to be spent at the camp, Natalie planned to give her entire morning to the garden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast that Saturday morning Natalie spoke of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Because of the afternoon to be spent at the camp, Natalie planned to give her entire morning to the garden.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Because of the afternoon to be spent at the camp, Natalie planned to give her entire morning to the garden.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Because of the afternoon to be spent at the camp, Natalie planned to give her entire morning to the garden.
GreenvillenounUS /ˈɡriːnvɪl/
a town in northwest South Carolina in the Piedmont
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Because of the afternoon to be spent at the camp, Natalie planned to give her entire morning to the garden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At breakfast that Saturday morning Natalie spoke of it.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
moistadjectiveUS /mɔɪst/
slightly wet
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Because of the afternoon to be spent at the camp, Natalie planned to give her entire morning to the garden.
Natalie
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From this reading Because of the afternoon to be spent at the camp, Natalie planned to give her entire morning to the garden.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
notifyverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪ/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Because of the afternoon to be spent at the camp, Natalie planned to give her entire morning to the garden.
plantsnounUS /plænts/
plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
rainfallnounUS /ˈreɪnfɔːl/
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading At breakfast that Saturday morning Natalie spoke of it.
scoutingnounUS /ˈskaʊtɪŋ/
exploring in order to gain information
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
Solomon'snounUS /ˈsɑːləmənz/
possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Because of the afternoon to be spent at the camp, Natalie planned to give her entire morning to the garden.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading At breakfast that Saturday morning Natalie spoke of it.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
Tenderfootnoun
an inexperienced person (especially someone inexperienced in outdoor living)
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At breakfast that Saturday morning Natalie spoke of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been enough rainfall at intervals, during the time she had first started her garden, to keep the plants sufficiently moist, but for several days, now, the sun had baked the soil and there had been no sign of a cloud in the sky.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Frances agreed to notify the three Greenville girls of the invitation and then call for them at the time appointed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Solomon’s Seal Patrol invited the Tenderfoot members to their camp on the afternoon before the Fourth of July to begin their lessons in scouting.
