used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
(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 She went bare-foot and bare-headed at will, and she was part of all the sports.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her body was as untrammeled as a boy's.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She went bare-foot and bare-headed at will, and she was part of all the sports.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
bare-foot
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From this reading She went bare-foot and bare-headed at will, and she was part of all the sports.
bare-headed
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From this reading She went bare-foot and bare-headed at will, and she was part of all the sports.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Her body was as untrammeled as a boy's.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Her body was as untrammeled as a boy's.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
CHILD-LIFE
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From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
cottonnounUS /ˈkɑːtən/
soft silky fibers from cotton plants in their raw state
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
dollsnounUS /dɑːlz/
plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
put on clothes
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
start firing a weapon
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
ginghamnounUS /ˈɡɪŋəm/
a clothing fabric in a plaid weave
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
gophersnounUS /ˈɡoʊfərz/
plural of “gopher” — a zealously energetic person (especially a salesman)
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her body was as untrammeled as a boy's.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
Middle-West
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From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
the middle of the day
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
on one occasion
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
and nothing more
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
PAGANnounUS /ˈpeɪɡən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
pantalets
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From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She went bare-foot and bare-headed at will, and she was part of all the sports.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
an educational institution
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
school-house
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From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
snarenounUS /sner/
something (often something deceptively attractive) that catches you unawares
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading She went bare-foot and bare-headed at will, and she was part of all the sports.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHILD-LIFE, PAGAN FREE Rose lived the life of the farm girls in the seven great Middle-West States.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
untrammeledadjectiveUS /ənˈtræməld/
not confined or limited
From this reading Her body was as untrammeled as a boy's.
untrimmedadjective
not trimmed
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She went bare-foot and bare-headed at will, and she was part of all the sports.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
a Caucasian
From this reading In summer she patted away to school, clad only in a gingham dress, white untrimmed cotton pantalets, and a straw hat that was made feminine by a band of gay ribbon.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She went bare-foot and bare-headed at will, and she was part of all the sports.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She helped the boys snare gophers, on the way to school, and played house with the girls on the shady side of the school-house, and once, while the teacher was absent at noon, Rose proposed that a fire be built to heat the tea for the dolls.
