used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But, Margaret, it is the sport!"
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
campersnounUS /ˈkæmpərz/
plural of “camper” — someone living temporarily in a tent or lodge for recreation
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Bell would cry.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
fisher-maidens
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From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
Gertrude
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From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But, Margaret, it is the sport!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But, Margaret, it is the sport!"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
full of life and energy
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
Margaret
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From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
used to form the superlative
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
protestedverbUS /prəˈtestɪd/
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
be seated
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "But, Margaret, it is the sport!"
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
the upper part of anything
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
at the time that
From this reading ON THE DOWN ONE afternoon, when most of the campers were off fishing, Margaret wandered alone up to the top of the great down behind the camp.
which person or people
From this reading To sit three, four, five hours in a boat, on the chance of killing a harmless and beautiful creature, did not, she protested, appeal to her; and many a lively argument had she had on the subject with Bell and Gertrude, who were ardent fisher-maidens.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thoroughly in love with the camp life as she was, in most of its aspects, she could not learn to care for fishing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bell would cry.
