used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
(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 would take a row on the lake all by herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
Archibald
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From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when she reached it she was disgusted to find that the chain was secured to the stake by a padlock.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She would take a row on the lake all by herself.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading But when she reached it she was disgusted to find that the chain was secured to the stake by a padlock.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading But when she reached it she was disgusted to find that the chain was secured to the stake by a padlock.
having made preparations
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But when she reached it she was disgusted to find that the chain was secured to the stake by a padlock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But when she reached it she was disgusted to find that the chain was secured to the stake by a padlock.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading She would take a row on the lake all by herself.
MARGERY
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From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
used to form the superlative
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
not any; not one
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
OARSnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She would take a row on the lake all by herself.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
padlocknounUS /ˈpædlɑːk/
a detachable lock; has a hinged shackle that can be passed through the staple of a hasp or the links in a chain and then snapped shut
From this reading But when she reached it she was disgusted to find that the chain was secured to the stake by a padlock.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But when she reached it she was disgusted to find that the chain was secured to the stake by a padlock.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading She would take a row on the lake all by herself.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading But when she reached it she was disgusted to find that the chain was secured to the stake by a padlock.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
sitting-room
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From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
carry out
From this reading She would take a row on the lake all by herself.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But when she reached it she was disgusted to find that the chain was secured to the stake by a padlock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
a special situation
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading MARGERY TAKES THE OARS After dinner Mrs. Archibald prepared herself for a nap, the most delightful thing she could think of during the warm hours of such a day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
at the time that
From this reading But when she reached it she was disgusted to find that the chain was secured to the stake by a padlock.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She went down to the boat, which was partly drawn up on the beach and fastened to a heavy stake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Margery, after seeing the elder lady comfortably disposed in the shady sitting-room of the cabin, went out-of-doors with no doubt in her mind as to what would be for her the most delightful thing to do.
