used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading "You know, the one we put the messages in when we had our beach party."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
BlackberrynounUS /ˈblækberi/
large sweet black or very dark purple edible aggregate fruit of any of various bushes of the genus Rubus
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
blowingnounUS /ˈbloʊɪŋ/
processing that involves blowing a gas
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
Ella
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From this reading "Poor Ella Mooney wrote a message, too," Polly sighed.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
giggledverbUS /ˈɡɪɡəld/
past form of “giggle” — laugh nervously
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You know, the one we put the messages in when we had our beach party."
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
Jess
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From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know, the one we put the messages in when we had our beach party."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "Poor Ella Mooney wrote a message, too," Polly sighed.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "You know, the one we put the messages in when we had our beach party."
Mooney
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From this reading "Poor Ella Mooney wrote a message, too," Polly sighed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You know, the one we put the messages in when we had our beach party."
others
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From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "You know, the one we put the messages in when we had our beach party."
select carefully from a group
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
POLLY
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From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Poor Ella Mooney wrote a message, too," Polly sighed.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "You know, the one we put the messages in when we had our beach party."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
saltyadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːlti/
engagingly stimulating or provocative
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
SAVESnounUS /seɪvz/
plural of “save” — (sports) the act of preventing the opposition from scoring
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading "Poor Ella Mooney wrote a message, too," Polly sighed.
sureradjectiveUS /ˈʃʊrər/
comparative of “sure” — having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
moving very fast
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Poor Ella Mooney wrote a message, too," Polly sighed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading POLLY SAVES THE DAY The more Jess thought about Blackberry Island, the surer she was that her happiness depended on a picnic there.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The others were inclined to enjoy the present--the salty breeze blowing in their faces, the swift motion of the boat through the green water, and the sense of being quite cut off from the land, though they could see the shore line plainly.
at the time that
From this reading "You know, the one we put the messages in when we had our beach party."
Wouldn't
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From this reading "Wouldn't it be funny if we should pick up our own tin box?" giggled Jess.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Poor Ella Mooney wrote a message, too," Polly sighed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know, the one we put the messages in when we had our beach party."
