used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
in actual fact
From this reading I could cry my eyes out now when I realize that it has actually come true."
(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 It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
for the reason that
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I could cry my eyes out now when I realize that it has actually come true."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could cry my eyes out now when I realize that it has actually come true."
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I could cry my eyes out now when I realize that it has actually come true."
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I could cry my eyes out now when I realize that it has actually come true."
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I could cry my eyes out now when I realize that it has actually come true."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
heart-broken
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
and nothing more
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
immediately past
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
a female domestic
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I could cry my eyes out now when I realize that it has actually come true."
O'NeillnounUS /oʊˈniːl/
United States playwright (1888-1953)
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
and nothing more
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading I could cry my eyes out now when I realize that it has actually come true."
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
express in words
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
carry out
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
express in words
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "For my part," announced Polly O'Neill, "I am not so heart-broken as I expected at having to say farewell to Sunrise cabin.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading I could cry my eyes out now when I realize that it has actually come true."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
at the time that
From this reading I could cry my eyes out now when I realize that it has actually come true."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading To think that I used to tell the Princess I thought she ought to be poor a little while just to find out what it felt like!
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is so different for us all, with the Princess not here and having to think of her back home in their big house with only her mother and one little maid of all work.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was the May meeting of the Sunrise Council Fire and because it was to be the last meeting for some time which might be held on their old camping grounds, the girls and their guardian had decided that it should take place outdoors and that at the close of their regular program there should be, a general talk over the history of the past year.
