used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She was not long alone in her enjoyment of the scene, however.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It's been covered with that dense smoke ever since we've been here."
Bessie
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From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "This is really the first time we've had a chance to see what the lake looks like.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading It's been covered with that dense smoke ever since we've been here."
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading It's been covered with that dense smoke ever since we've been here."
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading She was not long alone in her enjoyment of the scene, however.
at any time
From this reading It's been covered with that dense smoke ever since we've been here."
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "This is really the first time we've had a chance to see what the lake looks like.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not long alone in her enjoyment of the scene, however.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It's been covered with that dense smoke ever since we've been here."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She was not long alone in her enjoyment of the scene, however.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not long alone in her enjoyment of the scene, however.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is really the first time we've had a chance to see what the lake looks like.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
it's
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From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "This is really the first time we've had a chance to see what the lake looks like.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She was not long alone in her enjoyment of the scene, however.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "This is really the first time we've had a chance to see what the lake looks like.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
Manasquan
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From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not long alone in her enjoyment of the scene, however.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
and nothing more
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
RansomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "This is really the first time we've had a chance to see what the lake looks like.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading She was not long alone in her enjoyment of the scene, however.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not long alone in her enjoyment of the scene, however.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
sleepilyadverbUS /ˈsliːpəli/
in a sleepy manner
From this reading "Oh, it's lovely!" said Dolly Ransom, as, rubbing her eyes sleepily, since it was only a little after six, she joined her friend on the porch.
the state of being asleep
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading It's been covered with that dense smoke ever since we've been here."
sparklingadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrklɪŋ/
shining with brilliant points of light like stars
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It's been covered with that dense smoke ever since we've been here."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is really the first time we've had a chance to see what the lake looks like.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "This is really the first time we've had a chance to see what the lake looks like.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not long alone in her enjoyment of the scene, however.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
we've
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From this reading "This is really the first time we've had a chance to see what the lake looks like.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Oh, what a glorious day!" cried Bessie King, the first of the members of the Manasquan Camp Fire Girls of America to emerge from the sleeping house of Camp Sunset, on Lake Dean, and to see the sun sparkling on the water of the lake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It's been covered with that dense smoke ever since we've been here."
