used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
in actual fact
From this reading Ruth actually went back, groping through the gathering smoke, for the doll.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He started after the man; he started back for the girls. He whined and he barked THE CORNER HOUSE GIRLS UNDER CANVAS
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He started after the man; he started back for the girls. He whined and he barked THE CORNER HOUSE GIRLS UNDER CANVAS
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Author of “The Corner House Girls,” “The Corner House Girls at School,” etc.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “The Corner House Girls,” “The Corner House Girls at School,” etc.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Ruth actually went back, groping through the gathering smoke, for the doll.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
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Barse
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From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
earlier than; in front of
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
the two together, not just one
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
CanvasnounUS /ˈkænvəs/
a heavy, closely woven fabric (used for clothing or chairs or sails or tents)
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
clingingverbUS /ˈklɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
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a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Author of “The Corner House Girls,” “The Corner House Girls at School,” etc.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading With it she scrambled out upon the shingles The dog was perplexed.
dollnounUS /dɑːl/
a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading Ruth actually went back, groping through the gathering smoke, for the doll.
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
one or the other of two
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
etc
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a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Ruth actually went back, groping through the gathering smoke, for the doll.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Author of “The Corner House Girls,” “The Corner House Girls at School,” etc.
gropingadjectiveUS /ˈɡroʊpɪŋ/
acting with uncertainty or hesitance or lack of confidence
From this reading Ruth actually went back, groping through the gathering smoke, for the doll.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
HopkinsnounUS /ˈhɑːpkɪnz/
United States educator and theologian (1802-1887)
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
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IllustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “The Corner House Girls,” “The Corner House Girls at School,” etc.
touching and supported by a surface
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading With it she scrambled out upon the shingles The dog was perplexed.
ridgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth actually went back, groping through the gathering smoke, for the doll.
an educational institution
From this reading Author of “The Corner House Girls,” “The Corner House Girls at School,” etc.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading With it she scrambled out upon the shingles The dog was perplexed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With it she scrambled out upon the shingles The dog was perplexed.
shinglesnounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəlz/
eruptions along a nerve path often accompanied by severe neuralgia
From this reading With it she scrambled out upon the shingles The dog was perplexed.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Ruth actually went back, groping through the gathering smoke, for the doll.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
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Tess
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From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “The Corner House Girls,” “The Corner House Girls at School,” etc.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ruth actually went back, groping through the gathering smoke, for the doll.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading With it she scrambled out upon the shingles The dog was perplexed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Ruth actually went back, groping through the gathering smoke, for the doll.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
whined
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in the company of; together with
From this reading _Illustrated._ Barse & Hopkins _The Corner House Girls Under Canvas_ Before either Tess or Dot thought to cry out for help, they were out of sight of the camp A kicking figure was sprawled on the roof, clinging with both hands to the ridge of it
