used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I've always wanted to see a county fair."
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I've always wanted to see a county fair."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
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a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading "I've always wanted to see a county fair."
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Oh, do you really mean it?" questioned Mary.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
at any time
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opinion or judgment
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
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change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
How
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From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
I've
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From this reading "I've always wanted to see a county fair."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, do you really mean it?" questioned Mary.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
a characteristic state or mode of living
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prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
most important element
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
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
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the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading "Oh, do you really mean it?" questioned Mary.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Oh, do you really mean it?" questioned Mary.
merrimentnoun
a gay feeling
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, do you really mean it?" questioned Mary.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Oh, do you really mean it?" questioned Mary.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Oh, do you really mean it?" questioned Mary.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE FUN BEGINS "Did you ever see so many wagons in all your life?
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
wagonsnounUS /ˈwæɡənz/
plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
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desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "I've always wanted to see a county fair."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
at the time that
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, there are hundreds of them," declared Jerry, when they had reached the little town and were driving down the main street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "How would you like to go to the fair?" suggested Uncle Billy with his eyes twinkling with merriment.
the person or people being spoken to
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belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE FUN BEGINS "Did you ever see so many wagons in all your life?
