used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
highly skilled
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
from appearances alone
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In a delicious rest of mind and body she had quickly gained back her nervous energy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading In this place of beautiful views and big spaces, worries seemed small.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In this place of beautiful views and big spaces, worries seemed small.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading In a delicious rest of mind and body she had quickly gained back her nervous energy.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading In a delicious rest of mind and body she had quickly gained back her nervous energy.
depositedverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪtɪd/
past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
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 HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading In a delicious rest of mind and body she had quickly gained back her nervous energy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In a delicious rest of mind and body she had quickly gained back her nervous energy.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In a delicious rest of mind and body she had quickly gained back her nervous energy.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
limitlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətləs/
without limits in extent or size or quantity
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
and nothing more
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In a delicious rest of mind and body she had quickly gained back her nervous energy.
easily agitated
From this reading In a delicious rest of mind and body she had quickly gained back her nervous energy.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
select carefully from a group
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In this place of beautiful views and big spaces, worries seemed small.
participate in games or sport
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
with speed
From this reading In a delicious rest of mind and body she had quickly gained back her nervous energy.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
Secrest
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From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In this place of beautiful views and big spaces, worries seemed small.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In a delicious rest of mind and body she had quickly gained back her nervous energy.
shellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
be seated
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In this place of beautiful views and big spaces, worries seemed small.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
in the near future
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading In this place of beautiful views and big spaces, worries seemed small.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
required or under orders
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this place of beautiful views and big spaces, worries seemed small.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading In this place of beautiful views and big spaces, worries seemed small.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She often went alone to the beach, to walk up and down, sketch a little, pick up some newly deposited shell, or merely to sit, feasting her eyes upon the apparently limitless sea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her camp life soon settled into a brief routine of daily duties, quickly accomplished with the help of the other girls, and into a rest and freedom from responsibility that she had not known for a long time.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ELIZABETH HAS AN ADVENTURE It is not to be supposed that Elizabeth Secrest was not having as good a time as the rest of the party, or that her days were altogether spent in the work and play of the artist.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading In this place of beautiful views and big spaces, worries seemed small.
