used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Luckily the wind was back of them and they did not need to delay for frequent tacks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She lifted shining eyes to her new-found cousin, but in them tears slowly gathered.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Luckily the wind was back of them and they did not need to delay for frequent tacks.
depressverbUS /dɪˈpres/
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Luckily the wind was back of them and they did not need to delay for frequent tacks.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
Eleanor
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From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She lifted shining eyes to her new-found cousin, but in them tears slowly gathered.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Luckily the wind was back of them and they did not need to delay for frequent tacks.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading Luckily the wind was back of them and they did not need to delay for frequent tacks.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
brought together in one place
From this reading She lifted shining eyes to her new-found cousin, but in them tears slowly gathered.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
come to pass
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She lifted shining eyes to her new-found cousin, but in them tears slowly gathered.
hilariousadjectiveUS /hɪˈleriəs/
marked by or causing boisterous merriment or convulsive laughter
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
held up in the air
From this reading She lifted shining eyes to her new-found cousin, but in them tears slowly gathered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
something that is lost
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily the wind was back of them and they did not need to delay for frequent tacks.
mainlandnounUS /ˈmeɪnlænd/
the main land mass of a country or continent; as distinguished from an island or peninsula
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Luckily the wind was back of them and they did not need to delay for frequent tacks.
new-found
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From this reading She lifted shining eyes to her new-found cousin, but in them tears slowly gathered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
Peggy
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From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
remindingverbUS /riˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
rescuersnounUS /ˈreskjuːərz/
plural of “rescuer” — a person who rescues you from harm or danger
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
have in common
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lifted shining eyes to her new-found cousin, but in them tears slowly gathered.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading She lifted shining eyes to her new-found cousin, but in them tears slowly gathered.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading She lifted shining eyes to her new-found cousin, but in them tears slowly gathered.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
tacksnounUS /tæks/
plural of “tack” — the heading or position of a vessel relative to the trim of its sails
From this reading Luckily the wind was back of them and they did not need to delay for frequent tacks.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading She lifted shining eyes to her new-found cousin, but in them tears slowly gathered.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luckily the wind was back of them and they did not need to delay for frequent tacks.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the other girls were telling the story of their unexpected voyage to their three rescuers, Eleanor managed to find a seat near Winston.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Luckily the wind was back of them and they did not need to delay for frequent tacks.
Winston
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From this reading IN WHICH MANY THINGS HAPPEN Although Winston was indeed glad that he and his small sister were being rescued, his heart was too full of anxiety concerning his mother’s fate to really share in the hilarious rejoicing of his companions.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Not wishing to depress them by reminding them of his possible loss, he smiled as cheerfully as he could, whenever he was addressed, but Virginia noticed that he held little Peggy close to him during the sail to the mainland.
