used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The Roselawn girls' mothers were much amused by this.
Amy
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From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
beachesnounUS /ˈbiːtʃəz/
plural of “beach” — an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jessie was careful to keep Henrietta near by.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Jessie was careful to keep Henrietta near by.
deck-chairs
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From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
freckle-faced
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From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
a young female
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
the act of departing
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
Henrietta
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From this reading Jessie was careful to keep Henrietta near by.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
Jessie
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From this reading Jessie was careful to keep Henrietta near by.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Jessie was careful to keep Henrietta near by.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
loafed
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From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
MarigoldnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊld/
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The Roselawn girls' mothers were much amused by this.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Roselawn girls' mothers were much amused by this.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Jessie was careful to keep Henrietta near by.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
parti-colored
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From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
reclinedverbUS /rɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
Roselawn
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From this reading The Roselawn girls' mothers were much amused by this.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
shore-front
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From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Roselawn girls' mothers were much amused by this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jessie was careful to keep Henrietta near by.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
the act of testing something
From this reading She began to realize that looking after the freckle-faced little girl was going to be something of a trial.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
undressverbUS /ənˈdres/
get undressed
From this reading Henrietta finally grew sleepy and Jessie and Amy took her below, helped her undress, and tucked her into a berth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jessie was careful to keep Henrietta near by.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Roselawn girls' mothers were much amused by this.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
wreathed
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From this reading ISLAND ADVENTURES The _Marigold_ loafed along within sight of the beaches that evening and the girls and their friends reclined in the deck-chairs and watched the parti-colored electric lights that wreathed the shore-front.
