used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This Dalton did not know and he promptly wrote to their lawyer friend to inquire.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
one or the other of two
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This Dalton did not know and he promptly wrote to their lawyer friend to inquire.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading This Dalton did not know and he promptly wrote to their lawyer friend to inquire.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading This Dalton did not know and he promptly wrote to their lawyer friend to inquire.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading This Dalton did not know and he promptly wrote to their lawyer friend to inquire.
Leslie
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From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
with little or no delay
From this reading This Dalton did not know and he promptly wrote to their lawyer friend to inquire.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
with speed
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
Sarita
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From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
SNOOPERS
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From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
soundlyadverbUS /ˈsaʊndli/
deeply or completely
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "SNOOPERS" The camping adventure developed rapidly and more pleasantly during the next few days.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This Dalton did not know and he promptly wrote to their lawyer friend to inquire.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Dalton did not know and he promptly wrote to their lawyer friend to inquire.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Dalton returned from his trip to the county seat with the news for Leslie and Sarita that the deed had been properly recorded.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Someone at the courthouse had asked Dalton, in connection with some inquiry of his, whether he had an abstract of title or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Elizabeth was enthusiastic, sleeping soundly, taking a daily dip or two with the other girls and adding to the really good sketches which she was making either in the woods or on the cliffs and shore.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading This Dalton did not know and he promptly wrote to their lawyer friend to inquire.
