used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
Betty
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From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
greatly pleased
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
a young female
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't she wonderful!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
Lois
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From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
oarsnounUS /ɔːrz/
plural of “oar” — an implement used to propel or steer a boat
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
row-boat
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From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
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 A LITTLE CABIN Betty and old David had a great afternoon out upon the water in the small row-boat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Betty exclaimed, as she at length picked up the oars which had been lying unused in the bottom of the boat.
which person or people
From this reading "Who is she, anyway?" her companion asked, for it was evident that he was as much lost in admiration as was the girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They were delighted with Lois, and after she had left them they watched her until she disappeared within the house.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Isn't she wonderful!"
