used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
AdelaidenounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
(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 Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
appellationnounUS /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
ClementinenounUS /ˈkleməntaɪn/
a variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
disclaimingverbUS /dɪˈskleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “disclaim” — renounce a legal claim or title to
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
GigsnounUS /ɡɪɡz/
plural of “gig” — long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
loyallyadverbUS /ˈlɔɪəli/
with loyalty; in a loyal manner
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
the middle of the day
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
Oliphant
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From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
express in words
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
an educational institution
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
sociableadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/
inclined to or conducive to companionship with others
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clementine was one of them, and in a few moments Patty discovered that they were all Gigs, and seemed proud of the appellation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
which person or people
From this reading Of course the morning was entirely occupied with lessons, but at the noon hour Adelaide appropriated Patty and carried her off to join a group off girls who were merrily chatting together.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So it came about that she walked to school between Adelaide and Lorraine, and though her two companions had little to say to each other, Patty skilfully managed to be pleasant and sociable with both.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On Monday morning Patty started for her second week at the Oliphant school without any misgivings as to her reception by the girls.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although little had been said regarding Lorraine, and though Patty had loyally refrained from disclaiming her as an intimate friend, yet Clementine and Adelaide both understood matters better now, and were quite ready to accept Patty on her own merits.
