used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
balmyadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːmi/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
baysnounUS /beɪz/
plural of “bay” — an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
CAMPINGnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
celebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
dorynounUS /ˈdɔːri/
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
HARBORverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
ice-breaker
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From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
inhabitantnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənt/
a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
inletsnounUS /ˈɪnlets/
plural of “inlet” — an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
Jardin's
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From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
Littleport
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From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
Nat
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From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
OLDESTadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
ORIOLEnounUS /ˈɔːrioʊl/
mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
Paulmouth
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From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
Putnam
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From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
RIVERCLIFF
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
only a very short time before
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
an educational institution
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
solidlyadverbUS /ˈsɑːlədli/
as an undiversified whole
From this reading Littleport Harbor was frozen over so solidly that a Government ice-breaker was sent to open a channel for the Paulmouth packet to get in and out of the port.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
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 Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This channel, however, did not offer a safe way for Oriole to reach Harbor Island Light in Nat Jardin's power dory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
at the time that
From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
WYN'S
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "WHEN ORIOLE CAME TO HARBOR LIGHT," "THE OLDEST OF FOUR," "WYN'S CAMPING DAYS," "THE GIRLS OF RIVERCLIFF SCHOOL," ETC.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Christmas had been so fair, if not balmy, that Oriole Putnam, for the first time spending the principal New England holidays at Littleport, scarcely expected the black frost that followed close on the heels of New Year's Day.
a late time of life
From this reading Indeed, the tale of that local celebrity, "the oldest inhabitant," was that for forty years previous the bays and inlets about Littleport had not been so chained by the Frost King as they were now.
