used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
matters of personal concern
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
any thing at all
From this reading Naturally, they wanted more than anything else to try them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
dearly loved
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
blazedverbUS /bleɪzd/
past form of “blaze” — shine brightly and intensively
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
else
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From this reading Naturally, they wanted more than anything else to try them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
a social unit living together
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
of great significance or value
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
Indian-made
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From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
Katherine
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From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
make-believenoun
imaginative intellectual play
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
moccasinsnounUS /ˈmɑːkəsɪnz/
plural of “moccasin” — soft leather shoe; originally worn by Native Americans
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Naturally, they wanted more than anything else to try them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, they wanted more than anything else to try them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
Peggy
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From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
approval to do something
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
an educational institution
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
shanters
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From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
a particular situation
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
snow-shoes
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From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
snowiest
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From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
strapnounUS /stræp/
an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
sweatersnounUS /ˈswetərz/
plural of “sweater” — a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
tam-o
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From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Naturally, they wanted more than anything else to try them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Naturally, they wanted more than anything else to try them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
the act of using
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Naturally, they wanted more than anything else to try them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
at the time that
From this reading It was the snowiest part of the season that Katherine and Peggy rode back into when they returned from their Christmas vacation in the Middle West.
in or at the place that
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of the most important gifts of the Foster family to the two girls had been two pairs of snow-shoes: not the poorly constructed, make-believe affairs that are sometimes on sale in cities where there is never enough snow to use them, but real Indian-made shoes for which Mrs. Foster had sent to Canada.
a Caucasian
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So the first day that Mrs. Forest gave them permission they went out on the porch of the Andrews dormitory, comfortably dressed in white sweaters and white tam-o’-shanters, with moccasins on their feet and their beloved snow-shoes ready to strap on in their hands.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The school grounds shone and blazed under a triumphant sun, and out around them as far as they could see was a great white world.
