used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "But he is the friend of marine Richard--he who is coming in on the millionaire's yacht," put in Grace.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
cyclonenounUS /sɪˈkloʊn/
(meteorology) rapid inward circulation of air masses about a low pressure center; circling counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "But he is the friend of marine Richard--he who is coming in on the millionaire's yacht," put in Grace.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "But he is the friend of marine Richard--he who is coming in on the millionaire's yacht," put in Grace.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isn't he stunning looking?"
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But he is the friend of marine Richard--he who is coming in on the millionaire's yacht," put in Grace.
Isn't
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From this reading Isn't he stunning looking?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
Julia
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From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Isn't he stunning looking?"
Margaret
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From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
marineadjectiveUS /mərˈiːn/
of or relating to the sea
From this reading "But he is the friend of marine Richard--he who is coming in on the millionaire's yacht," put in Grace.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
millionaire'snounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
possessive form of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading "But he is the friend of marine Richard--he who is coming in on the millionaire's yacht," put in Grace.
Neal
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From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But he is the friend of marine Richard--he who is coming in on the millionaire's yacht," put in Grace.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
on one occasion
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
premeditatedadjectiveUS /priˈmedəteɪtɪd/
characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "But he is the friend of marine Richard--he who is coming in on the millionaire's yacht," put in Grace.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
Richard
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From this reading "But he is the friend of marine Richard--he who is coming in on the millionaire's yacht," put in Grace.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
SANDSnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
shouldn't
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From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
slinkverb
walk stealthily
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
stunningadjectiveUS /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
commanding attention
From this reading Isn't he stunning looking?"
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
troopnounUS /truːp/
a group of soldiers
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE SANDS "AS a quiet evening it was a cyclone," said Julia to her congratulating companions.
at the time that
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "I really was not sure whether I should shake both the heels at once, or in rapid succession, but when I saw that safety pin--oh, girls!" and she pretended to slink down into the supporting arms offered her.
which person or people
From this reading "But he is the friend of marine Richard--he who is coming in on the millionaire's yacht," put in Grace.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
wouldn't
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From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading "But he is the friend of marine Richard--he who is coming in on the millionaire's yacht," put in Grace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Whether premeditated or a mere accident you did nobly," declared Margaret, "and I shouldn't wonder if handsome young Neal wouldn't want to join our troop.
