used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Not a trace!” sighed Miss Phillips from the depths of a disconsolate weariness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
(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 In answer to their call the girls all appeared at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
react verbally
From this reading In answer to their call the girls all appeared at once.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In answer to their call the girls all appeared at once.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In answer to their call the girls all appeared at once.
lacking funds
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In answer to their call the girls all appeared at once.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading “Not a trace!” sighed Miss Phillips from the depths of a disconsolate weariness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading “Not a trace!” sighed Miss Phillips from the depths of a disconsolate weariness.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
Ethel
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From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
an act that fails
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
Frieda
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From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Not a trace!” sighed Miss Phillips from the depths of a disconsolate weariness.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In answer to their call the girls all appeared at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In answer to their call the girls all appeared at once.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
Marjorie
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From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
on one occasion
From this reading In answer to their call the girls all appeared at once.
Phillips
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From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
searchersnounUS /ˈsɜːrtʃərz/
plural of “searcher” — someone making a search or inquiry
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Not a trace!” sighed Miss Phillips from the depths of a disconsolate weariness.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In answer to their call the girls all appeared at once.
a just detectable amount
From this reading “Not a trace!” sighed Miss Phillips from the depths of a disconsolate weariness.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
uncontrollablyadverbUS /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊləbli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading “Not a trace!” sighed Miss Phillips from the depths of a disconsolate weariness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
at the time that
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE LAST DAY OF THE TRIP It was after ten o’clock when Miss Phillips and Ethel finally dragged their canoe upon the shore where the rest of the scouts were camping.
which person or people
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Lily Andrews, who had forced herself to keep cheerful all day long in spite of her increasing fears, broke down at the captain’s first words, and sobbed uncontrollably.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading But they did not need to ask the news; the failure to find Marjorie and Frieda was plainly written on the countenance of the searchers.
