commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading Ralph and Terry Benton had gone home at once to their hotel on the return of the Camp Fire party to camp.
Bettina
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From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Ralph and Terry Benton had gone home at once to their hotel on the return of the Camp Fire party to camp.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Ralph and Terry Benton had gone home at once to their hotel on the return of the Camp Fire party to camp.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
destroyed or killed
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Ralph and Terry Benton had gone home at once to their hotel on the return of the Camp Fire party to camp.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Ralph and Terry Benton had gone home at once to their hotel on the return of the Camp Fire party to camp.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
easily agitated
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
on one occasion
From this reading Ralph and Terry Benton had gone home at once to their hotel on the return of the Camp Fire party to camp.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Ralph and Terry Benton had gone home at once to their hotel on the return of the Camp Fire party to camp.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
Peggy
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From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph and Terry Benton had gone home at once to their hotel on the return of the Camp Fire party to camp.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Ralph and Terry Benton had gone home at once to their hotel on the return of the Camp Fire party to camp.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
hurting
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading She was annoyed at finding herself so stiff and sore and for some reason so oddly depressed.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
express in words
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Ralph and Terry Benton had gone home at once to their hotel on the return of the Camp Fire party to camp.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ralph and Terry Benton had gone home at once to their hotel on the return of the Camp Fire party to camp.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For Peggy was not as accustomed to depression as most girls, being too fond of outdoor life and not given to introspection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For an hour before dinner Peggy remained alone in her tent, Bettina having seen that she was comfortable, had then gone away.
(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 But it was natural enough that the nervous shock, as well as the physical strain of her recent experience, should tell on her more as the hours passed than at the beginning.
