Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

any thing at all

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

aroused to action

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

(used in the plural) underpants worn by women

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

plural of “blouse” — a top worn by women

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

completely ordinary and unremarkable

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

greatly pleased

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

having or showing great excitement and interest

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

a person who gathers

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

the act of departing

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

grass mowed and cured for use as fodder

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

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 Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

a dealer in textiles (especially silks)

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

blouse with a sailor collar

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

naughtily or annoyingly playful

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

newly mown

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

and nothing more

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

above and across; more than

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

money demanded for the return of a captured person

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

English historian noted for his constitutional history of medieval England (1825-1901)

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

the upper part of anything

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

-ing form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

(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 Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

which person or people

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree

From this reading Zara and Dolly were on top of a big wagon, half filled with new-mown hay, the sweet smell of which delighted Dolly, although Zara, who had lived in the country, knew it too well to become wildly enthusiastic over anything that was so commonplace to her.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading The speaker was Dolly Ransom, a black-haired, mischievous Wood Gatherer of the Camp Fire Girls, a member of the Manasquan Camp Fire, the Guardian of which was Miss Eleanor Mercer, or Wanaka, as she was known in the ceremonial camp fires that were held each month.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Below them, on the ground, two other Camp Fire Girls in the regular working costume of the Camp Fire--middy blouses and wide blue bloomers--were tossing up the hay, under the amused direction of Walter Stubbs, one of the boys who worked on the farm.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "I told you we were going to be happy here, didn't I, Zara?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The girls were staying with her at her father's farm, and only a few days before Zara, who had enemies determined to keep her from her friends of the Camp Fire, had been restored to them, through the shrewd suspicions that a faithless friend had aroused in Bessie King, Zara's best chum.