used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading But Amy accused them of being afraid of Belle Ringold and Sally Moon.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading But Amy accused them of being afraid of Belle Ringold and Sally Moon.
Amy
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From this reading But Amy accused them of being afraid of Belle Ringold and Sally Moon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But Amy accused them of being afraid of Belle Ringold and Sally Moon.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading But Amy accused them of being afraid of Belle Ringold and Sally Moon.
Burd
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From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Amy accused them of being afraid of Belle Ringold and Sally Moon.
Darry
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From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't forget that."
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "Don't forget that."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
MarigoldnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊld/
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading But Amy accused them of being afraid of Belle Ringold and Sally Moon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Amy accused them of being afraid of Belle Ringold and Sally Moon.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
Ringold
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From this reading But Amy accused them of being afraid of Belle Ringold and Sally Moon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
witty remark
From this reading But Amy accused them of being afraid of Belle Ringold and Sally Moon.
seawardadjectiveUS /ˈsiːwərd/
(of winds) coming from the land
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Amy accused them of being afraid of Belle Ringold and Sally Moon.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Darry and Burd seemed to have little time to spend ashore these days.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They said that they had a lot to do to fix up the _Marigold_ for the proposed trip seaward.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Belle is determined that she shall get an invitation to sail aboard your yacht, Darry," teased his sister.
