Chapter VI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

anew

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading “You never seem to think I ever want to be with any one but Jean.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading CANOEING No pastime was so popular at camp as canoeing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading CANOEING No pastime was so popular at camp as canoeing.

plural of “bark” — tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “You never seem to think I ever want to be with any one but Jean.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “You never seem to think I ever want to be with any one but Jean.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading CANOEING No pastime was so popular at camp as canoeing.

small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

-ing form of “canoe” — travel by canoe

From this reading CANOEING No pastime was so popular at camp as canoeing.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

first in order of birth

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

at any time

From this reading “You never seem to think I ever want to be with any one but Jean.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

a small worthless amount

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading “You never seem to think I ever want to be with any one but Jean.

and nothing more

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “You never seem to think I ever want to be with any one but Jean.

not any; not one

From this reading CANOEING No pastime was so popular at camp as canoeing.

a sheltered and secluded place

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

and nothing more

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

above and across; more than

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

plural of “paddle” — small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading CANOEING No pastime was so popular at camp as canoeing.

by chance

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading CANOEING No pastime was so popular at camp as canoeing.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading “You never seem to think I ever want to be with any one but Jean.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

filled with shade

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CANOEING No pastime was so popular at camp as canoeing.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

carry out

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

a special situation

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “You never seem to think I ever want to be with any one but Jean.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading CANOEING No pastime was so popular at camp as canoeing.

look attentively

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

United States actress and singer (1896-1977)

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

the act of signaling by a movement of the hand

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

in or at the place that

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To send the light, graceful barks over the smooth waters of the lake to some favorite shadowy nook where glimpses of the mountains appeared between the waving branches of the trees, to spend an hour then with a book, or to watch the birds, or perhaps only to lie at full length on the grass and dream, and then to take up the paddles again, all this was exactly the kind of thing which appealed to every one of the girls.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I think you might sometimes let me go with you,” said Jack one morning to her eldest sister.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Of course I am fond of Jean, but I am just as fond of you, and half the time she wants to do something I don’t want to do, so I think you might take me out in your canoe.”