used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
bathing-beach
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From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Dolly, however, was to have the chance.
a person who is in charge
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
CliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
depthnounUS /depθ/
the extent downward or backward or inward
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading Dolly, however, was to have the chance.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
ducksnounUS /dʌks/
plural of “duck” — small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
one or the other of two
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
Erma
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
an established custom
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Dolly, however, was to have the chance.
headernounUS /ˈhedər/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Dolly, however, was to have the chance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
jettynounUS /ˈdʒeti/
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
and nothing more
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
NantucketnounUS /nænˈtʌkɪt/
an island resort off Cape Cod; formerly a center of the whaling industry
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
easily agitated
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
not any; not one
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
Phyllis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dolly, however, was to have the chance.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is not given to all of us to test ourselves, and discover by actual experiment just how much a mental resolution has done for us.
WaresnounUS /werz/
plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading The little Wares all swam like ducks; and no one thought of being nervous or apprehensive if Harry struck out boldly for the jetty, or if Erma and Phyllis were seen side by side at a point far beyond the depth of either of them, or little Dolly took a "header" into deep water off an old boat.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dolly, however, was to have the chance.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The bathing-beach at Nantucket is a particularly safe one, and the water through the summer months most warm and delicious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
which person or people
From this reading All the children who lived on the sandy bluff known as "The Cliff" were in the habit of bathing; and the daily dip taken in company was the chief event of the day, in their opinion.
