AgnounUS /æɡ/
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “Hello, Ag!
Agnes
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From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading What’s the good word?” cried Neale.
dislodgmentnoun
forced removal from a position of advantage
From this reading The latter exertion was particularly for the dislodgment of the ubiquitous sandflea!
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The latter exertion was particularly for the dislodgment of the ubiquitous sandflea!
any of various mostly cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates usually having scales and breathing through gills
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
fishman
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From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
set up or found
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
the act of departing
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading What’s the good word?” cried Neale.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, Ag!
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
housekeepingnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpɪŋ/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
iceboxnounUS /ˈaɪsbɑːks/
white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter exertion was particularly for the dislodgment of the ubiquitous sandflea!
mattressesnounUS /ˈmætrəsəz/
plural of “mattress” — a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
Neale
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From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
O'Neil
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From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The latter exertion was particularly for the dislodgment of the ubiquitous sandflea!
pillowsnounUS /ˈpɪloʊz/
plural of “pillow” — a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
sandflea
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From this reading The latter exertion was particularly for the dislodgment of the ubiquitous sandflea!
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
ubiquitousadjectiveUS /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
being present everywhere at once
From this reading The latter exertion was particularly for the dislodgment of the ubiquitous sandflea!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE SHADOW The four Corner House girls planned to start for town one morning early, and they were going by road instead of by boat.
What's
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From this reading What’s the good word?” cried Neale.
at the time that
From this reading Agnes ran over to the boys’ tents to ask Neale O’Neil to see that their fresh fish was put upon the ice in the icebox when the fishman came; and she found Neale doing duty on the housekeeping staff that morning, being busily engaged in shaking up the pillows and beating mattresses in the sun.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading What’s the good word?” cried Neale.
