used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was plain to be seen that he was agitated about the claim jumpers.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading It was plain to be seen that he was agitated about the claim jumpers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
ANNIE
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From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
appeasedverbUS /əˈpiːzd/
past form of “appease” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was plain to be seen that he was agitated about the claim jumpers.
Breckenridge
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From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
dampenverbUS /ˈdæmpən/
suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
DisappointmentsnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain to be seen that he was agitated about the claim jumpers.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
jumpersnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpərz/
plural of “jumper” — a person who jumps
From this reading It was plain to be seen that he was agitated about the claim jumpers.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
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 _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
Merriweather
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From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
ORPHANnounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain to be seen that he was agitated about the claim jumpers.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was plain to be seen that he was agitated about the claim jumpers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
in the near future
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
carry out
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plain to be seen that he was agitated about the claim jumpers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _THE "ORPHAN ANNIE" CLAIM_ Disappointments could not long dampen the spirits of The Merriweather Girls.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
at the time that
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But Judge Breckenridge, with his strong ideas of justice, was not so easily appeased.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading And when the girls told him of what had happened he sat for a long time with a worried frown on his brow, then got up and walked in the court.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Youth soon conquered discouragement and by the time they were awake the next morning, they were happy and ready to take the next step in the adventure.
