used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
athleticsnounUS /æθˈletɪks/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
attendantsnounUS /əˈtendənts/
plural of “attendant” — someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
confined by bonds
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
damsels
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From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
greatly pleased
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
one or the other of two
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Jennie Stone was a vigorous skater.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
GymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
(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 THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
ice-chairs
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From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
a single distinct event
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
Jennie
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From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
the possibility of future success
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
Remona
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From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
skatenounUS /skeɪt/
sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
skaternounUS /ˈskeɪtər/
someone who skates
From this reading Even Jennie Stone was a vigorous skater.
skatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Even Jennie Stone was a vigorous skater.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There were luxurious damsels who preferred to be pushed about in ice-chairs by more active girls or by hired attendants; but our trio of friends did not look upon that as enjoyment.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading Even Jennie Stone was a vigorous skater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GIRL IN THE STORM Ruth Fielding was quite as eager for fun between lessons as either Helen or Jennie, and the prospect of skating on such a large lake as Remona delighted her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The second day following the incident in the chorus class, the ice which had bound Lake Remona was officially pronounced safe.
which person or people
From this reading Gymnasium athletics lost their charm for those girls who were truly active and could skate.
