used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is dreadful for any one to go barefoot in winter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
barefootadjectiveUS /ˈberfʊt/
without shoes
From this reading It is dreadful for any one to go barefoot in winter.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
DANIELLA
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From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It is dreadful for any one to go barefoot in winter.
divisible by two
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
the act of departing
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Jack and Jean, too, were greatly interested.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Jack and Jean, too, were greatly interested.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack and Jean, too, were greatly interested.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jack and Jean, too, were greatly interested.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
a female domestic
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
engage in
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
missionsnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is dreadful for any one to go barefoot in winter.
and nothing more
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
on the contrary
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
in the near future
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
Sunday-school
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
carry out
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading DANIELLA Mary Lee came home full of her afternoon's experience and could talk of nothing but Daniella.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
thriceadverbUS /θraɪs/
three times
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Jack and Jean, too, were greatly interested.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jack and Jean, too, were greatly interested.
at the time that
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading It is dreadful for any one to go barefoot in winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly, when Nan discovered that not only Mary Lee, but her Cousin Polly, and even the boys, showed an interest in the little mountain maid, she felt that she was rather out of it and begged Polly to take her up to the cabin when she should go with the red jacket.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Said Jean: "My Sunday-school teacher said I must try to make something for the church basket and that it would be sold for the home missions, but I am going to make it for Daniella instead, for I am sure she is a home mission, and I would thrice as soon she would have it.
