used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
(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 For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
divannounUS /dɪˈvæn/
a long backless sofa (usually with pillows against a wall)
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
Drew's
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From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
Frieda
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From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
a small worthless amount
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
kneelingnounUS /ˈniːlɪŋ/
supporting yourself on your knees
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
held dear
From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
not any; not one
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
prostrationnounUS /prɑːˈstreɪʃən/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
SALVEnounUS /sɑːv/
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
From this reading SALVE!
Identical; not different.
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
hard to endure
From this reading On the divan Olive and Jack sat close together, Olive trying her best to think of some new consolation to offer her friend.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For although the four Ranch girls loved one another with almost equal affection, after all Jack and Frieda were own sisters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ruth was lying on her berth, almost in a state of prostration, with Jean kneeling on the floor by her, resting her head upon the same pillow.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading FOR several moments after the Princess' withdrawal no one moved or spoke in Ruth Drew's stateroom.
