used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And how she could skate--for a little way!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
a youthful male person
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE RACES The straightaway races came first.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
cherry-colored
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From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
Corinne
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From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And how she could skate--for a little way!
cuttingnounUS /ˈkʌtɪŋ/
the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
double-eight
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From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE RACES The straightaway races came first.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And how she could skate--for a little way!
a young female
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
how
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From this reading And how she could skate--for a little way!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And how she could skate--for a little way!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
postsnounUS /poʊsts/
plural of “post” — the position where someone (as a guard or sentry) stands or is assigned to stand
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
RACESnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading THE RACES The straightaway races came first.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Between posts the Canadian senior carried off all honors--beating every other girl easily.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And how she could skate--for a little way!
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
skatenounUS /skeɪt/
sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading And how she could skate--for a little way!
skirtnounUS /skɜːrt/
cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
spinningnounUS /ˈspɪnɪŋ/
creating thread
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
startlinglyadverbUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋliː/
in a startling manner
From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
straightawaynounUS /ˈstreɪtəweɪ/
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
From this reading THE RACES The straightaway races came first.
stuntsnounUS /stʌnts/
plural of “stunt” — a difficult or unusual or dangerous feat; usually done to gain attention
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading Corinne, in her cherry-colored sweater and black cap and black, short skirt, looked startlingly pretty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RACES The straightaway races came first.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
the upper part of anything
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And how she could skate--for a little way!
whirlingnounUS /ˈwɜːrlɪŋ/
the act of rotating in a circle or spiral
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading And she could do fancy "stunts" like a boy--whirling on one skate after a running start, cutting the double-eight, spinning like a top--oh, a whole lot of things that Nancy, or any other younger girl, had never attempted.
