used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading But Ruth paid no more attention to her than she had to the other girls.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
boat'snounUS /boʊts/
possessive form of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ruth paid no more attention to her than she had to the other girls.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
a young female
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
hamperverbUS /ˈhæmpər/
prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading She was wearing a heavy serge skirt, and she knew it would hamper her in the water.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She was wearing a heavy serge skirt, and she knew it would hamper her in the water.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was wearing a heavy serge skirt, and she knew it would hamper her in the water.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
lamenounUS /leɪm/
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
MILLverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Ruth paid no more attention to her than she had to the other girls.
not any; not one
From this reading But Ruth paid no more attention to her than she had to the other girls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But Ruth paid no more attention to her than she had to the other girls.
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 TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
poisedadjectiveUS /pɔɪzd/
marked by balance or equilibrium and readiness for action
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
cut with a saw
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
screamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
sergenounUS /sɜːrdʒ/
a twilled woolen fabric
From this reading She was wearing a heavy serge skirt, and she knew it would hamper her in the water.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Ruth paid no more attention to her than she had to the other girls.
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading She was wearing a heavy serge skirt, and she knew it would hamper her in the water.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Ruth paid no more attention to her than she had to the other girls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading She was wearing a heavy serge skirt, and she knew it would hamper her in the water.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading She was wearing a heavy serge skirt, and she knew it would hamper her in the water.
(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 TROUBLE AT THE RED MILL The screams of the other girls had brought several of the male passengers as well as some of the boat's crew to the forward deck.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
wheel-box
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From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
which person or people
From this reading Mercy Curtis, who had lain down in a stateroom to rest, drew back the blind and saw Ruth poised on the wheel-box.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was wearing a heavy serge skirt, and she knew it would hamper her in the water.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you do that, Ruth Fielding!" cried the lame girl, who knew instinctively what her friend's intention was.
