used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Just as I was about to suggest a real adventure, too!"
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "Just as I was about to suggest a real adventure, too!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
candynounUS /ˈkændi/
a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
cretonne-curtained
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From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you mean--'real adventure?'" queried Grace, lazily.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "What do you mean--'real adventure?'" queried Grace, lazily.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Just as I was about to suggest a real adventure, too!"
indicationnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just as I was about to suggest a real adventure, too!"
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
lazilyadverbUS /ˈlæzəli/
in a slow and lazy manner
From this reading "What do you mean--'real adventure?'" queried Grace, lazily.
magazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What do you mean--'real adventure?'" queried Grace, lazily.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
and nothing more
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
OutdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
overcastnounUS /ˈoʊvərkæst/
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
queriedverbUS /ˈkwɪrid/
inflected form of “query” — pose a question
From this reading "What do you mean--'real adventure?'" queried Grace, lazily.
rainedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rain” — precipitate as rain
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Just as I was about to suggest a real adventure, too!"
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Just as I was about to suggest a real adventure, too!"
surveyedverbUS /sərˈveɪd/
past form of “survey” — consider in a comprehensive way
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Just as I was about to suggest a real adventure, too!"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you mean--'real adventure?'" queried Grace, lazily.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
which person or people
From this reading The day before she had bought a new box of candy and a magazine, and so it happened that she was the only one of the four of them who really did not care whether it rained or not.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "Oh bother," grumbled Mollie, as after their breakfast she gloomily surveyed the landscape from the cretonne-curtained window.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading A DISCOVERY Up to this time the weather had been remarkably fine, but on this particular morning the Outdoor Girls woke to find that the sky was overcast and there was every indication of a stormy day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you mean--'real adventure?'" queried Grace, lazily.
