used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Camp Fire girls had returned from their walk in time for a late afternoon tea.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Camp Fire girls had returned from their walk in time for a late afternoon tea.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
start firing a weapon
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
Gerry
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From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Camp Fire girls had returned from their walk in time for a late afternoon tea.
a message received and understood
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
and nothing more
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The Camp Fire girls had returned from their walk in time for a late afternoon tea.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
Marta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Camp Fire girls had returned from their walk in time for a late afternoon tea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
SunrisenounUS /ˈsʌnraɪz/
the first light of day
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The Camp Fire girls had returned from their walk in time for a late afternoon tea.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Camp Fire girls had returned from their walk in time for a late afternoon tea.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Camp Fire girls had returned from their walk in time for a late afternoon tea.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The Camp Fire girls had returned from their walk in time for a late afternoon tea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But it must be confessed that the girls were more annoyed than they were agitated.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
at the time that
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading Folly and Courage Before information of any kind concerning her mysterious disappearance was received from Gerry Williams, every member of the Sunrise Camp Fire had become alarmed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were just finishing when Marta Clark inquired what had become of Gerry, and why she was not having tea with them?
but in spite of that
From this reading Mrs. Burton and Mrs. Webster were necessarily anxious, yet as Mrs. Webster had never felt an especial interest or affection for Gerry, she was less so than her sister.
