used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
ArknounUS /ɑːrk/
(Judaism) sacred chest where the ancient Hebrews kept the two tablets containing the Ten Commandments
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
Briarwoodnoun
wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
CURLSnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
Dolliver
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From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
FUSSYadjectiveUS /ˈfʌsi/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
Lumberton
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From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
engage in
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
and nothing more
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
overchargeverbUS /ˈoʊvərtʃɑːrdʒ/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
passengersnounUS /ˈpæsəndʒərz/
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
pertadjectiveUS /pɜːrt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
Picolet
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From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
with speed
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
RIVALRYnounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
that's
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From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
UPEDES
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From this reading THE RIVALRY OF THE UPEDES AND THE FUSSY CURLS The passengers in the Seven Oaks and Lumberton stage sat facing one another on the two broad seats.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
precisely as stated
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ruth and Helen were side by side upon the other seat, and this newcomer slid quickly in beside them and smiled a very broad and friendly smile at the two chums.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
at the time that
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mademoiselle Picolet had established herself in one corner of the forward seat, riding with her back to the driver.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
you'll
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From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
you've
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From this reading "When you've been a little while at Briarwood Hall," she said, in her quick, pert way, "you'll learn that that's the only way to do with Old Dolliver.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Make your bargain before you get into the Ark--that's what we call this stage--or he surely will overcharge you.
