used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading In reply Wyn made several arrangements for the big outing which she confided only in a general way to the club.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In reply Wyn made several arrangements for the big outing which she confided only in a general way to the club.
boatman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
canoeists
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading In reply Wyn made several arrangements for the big outing which she confided only in a general way to the club.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
a female human offspring
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently Polly was trying to live up to her "rechristening."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
communicated in words
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In reply Wyn made several arrangements for the big outing which she confided only in a general way to the club.
a young female
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
Go-Aheadnoun
a signal to proceed
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Evidently Polly was trying to live up to her "rechristening."
Honotonka
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
Jarley
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From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
the literary culture
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Evidently Polly was trying to live up to her "rechristening."
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In reply Wyn made several arrangements for the big outing which she confided only in a general way to the club.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
not divisible by two
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
and nothing more
From this reading In reply Wyn made several arrangements for the big outing which she confided only in a general way to the club.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
rechristening
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Evidently Polly was trying to live up to her "rechristening."
not used up
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply Wyn made several arrangements for the big outing which she confided only in a general way to the club.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
hard to endure
From this reading Evidently Polly was trying to live up to her "rechristening."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Evidently Polly was trying to live up to her "rechristening."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In reply Wyn made several arrangements for the big outing which she confided only in a general way to the club.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At odd hours there was a deal to do to prepare for the outing which the girl canoeists longed to enjoy.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading OFF FOR THE LAKE Although the members of the Go-Ahead Club--some of them, at least--had expressed the wish that the time to start for Lake Honotonka was already at hand, the remaining days of May and the busy month of June slipped away speedily.
Wyn
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From this reading Wyn received several letters from Polly Jarley, more hopeful letters than she might have expected considering the situation in which the boatman's daughter was placed.
