used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even the wreck took on a scrubbed and smiling appearance.
(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 “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CALL OF THE GYPSIES The following day was bright and clear.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Even the wreck took on a scrubbed and smiling appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The waters of Old Superior were as blue as the sky.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The waters of Old Superior were as blue as the sky.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading THE CALL OF THE GYPSIES The following day was bright and clear.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE CALL OF THE GYPSIES The following day was bright and clear.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
rid of obstructions
From this reading THE CALL OF THE GYPSIES The following day was bright and clear.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CALL OF THE GYPSIES The following day was bright and clear.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
driedadjectiveUS /draɪd/
not still wet
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the wreck took on a scrubbed and smiling appearance.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE CALL OF THE GYPSIES The following day was bright and clear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
Greta
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From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
GYPSIESnounUS /ˈdʒɪpsiz/
plural of “gypsy” — a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading THE CALL OF THE GYPSIES The following day was bright and clear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
Jeanne
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From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CALL OF THE GYPSIES The following day was bright and clear.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The waters of Old Superior were as blue as the sky.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even the wreck took on a scrubbed and smiling appearance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
scrubbedadjectiveUS /skrʌbd/
made clean by scrubbing
From this reading Even the wreck took on a scrubbed and smiling appearance.
shoveverbUS /ʃʌv/
come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading The waters of Old Superior were as blue as the sky.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Even the wreck took on a scrubbed and smiling appearance.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The waters of Old Superior were as blue as the sky.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CALL OF THE GYPSIES The following day was bright and clear.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As soon as the sun had dried the deck, Jeanne and Greta spread blankets and, stretching themselves out like lazy cats, prepared for a glorious sun bath.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Even the wreck took on a scrubbed and smiling appearance.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CALL OF THE GYPSIES The following day was bright and clear.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading The waters of Old Superior were as blue as the sky.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The waters of Old Superior were as blue as the sky.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “As if we were all prepared to shove off for one more voyage,” Jeanne said with a merry laugh.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading Even the wreck took on a scrubbed and smiling appearance.
