used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
how long something has existed
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
equally
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading One was tall and quiet, with a straight thick mane of fair hair.
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
brought together in one place
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
a young female
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading One was tall and quiet, with a straight thick mane of fair hair.
HarborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
mailnounUS /meɪl/
the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading One was tall and quiet, with a straight thick mane of fair hair.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
middies
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From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
omnipresentadjectiveUS /ˌɑːmnɪˈprezənt/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was tall and quiet, with a straight thick mane of fair hair.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
pupnounUS /pʌp/
young of any of various canines such as a dog or wolf
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading One was tall and quiet, with a straight thick mane of fair hair.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
express in words
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
seaportnounUS /ˈsiːpɔːrt/
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
successive (without a break)
From this reading One was tall and quiet, with a straight thick mane of fair hair.
carry out
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading One was tall and quiet, with a straight thick mane of fair hair.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading One was tall and quiet, with a straight thick mane of fair hair.
thrushesnounUS /ˈθrʌʃəz/
plural of “thrush” — candidiasis of the oral cavity; seen mostly in infants or debilitated adults
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But the six girls in their brown middies, flitting about like gay thrushes, seemed to take up most of the room on the little pier; to say nothing of the omnipresent pup.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course there were many other persons gathered besides these; for the arrival of the daily mail boat was the great event of the little Maine seaport.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Although they were dressed almost exactly alike, and were of nearly the same age, they were as different as six girls could well be.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading THE GOLDEN GIRL Six girls and a terrier puppy were waiting on the wharf at Old Harbor for the boat to come in.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One was tall and quiet, with a straight thick mane of fair hair.
