used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young squatter girl was receiving a lesson in sewing.
ain't
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From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
chambraynoun
a lightweight fabric woven with white threads across a colored warp
From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "You're doing nicely.
put on clothes
From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
a young female
From this reading The young squatter girl was receiving a lesson in sewing.
goin
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From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The young squatter girl was receiving a lesson in sewing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
a unit of instruction
From this reading The young squatter girl was receiving a lesson in sewing.
Madelene
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From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
nicelyadverbUS /ˈnaɪsli/
in a nice way
From this reading "You're doing nicely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading The young squatter girl was receiving a lesson in sewing.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, very," replied Helen.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading The young squatter girl was receiving a lesson in sewing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
squatternounUS /ˈskwɑːtər/
someone who settles lawfully on government land with the intent to acquire title to it
From this reading The young squatter girl was receiving a lesson in sewing.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
Tessibel
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From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "It air goin' to be pretty, ain't it?" she asked, holding up a blue chambray dress.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Yes, very," replied Helen.
Waldstricker
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From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
WARDENnounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, very," replied Helen.
You're
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From this reading "You're doing nicely.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading MAKING READY FOR THE WARDEN The next day, while Frederick was studying over the problems relating to his engagement to Madelene Waldstricker, Tessibel Skinner was sitting with Helen Young on the veranda of the latter's home.
