used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
anew
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading "What do you think we are anyhow; wonders?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What do you think we are anyhow; wonders?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "We'll have to be if we're going to bring home the pennant," retorted Gregory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you think we are anyhow; wonders?"
doesn't
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From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
don't
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From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
the act of departing
From this reading "We'll have to be if we're going to bring home the pennant," retorted Gregory.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading "We'll have to be if we're going to bring home the pennant," retorted Gregory.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We'll have to be if we're going to bring home the pennant," retorted Gregory.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "We'll have to be if we're going to bring home the pennant," retorted Gregory.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
Jimmie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
MacknounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
pennantnounUS /ˈpenənt/
the award given to the champion
From this reading "We'll have to be if we're going to bring home the pennant," retorted Gregory.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "We'll have to be if we're going to bring home the pennant," retorted Gregory.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
sarcasticallyadverbUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪkli/
in a sarcastic manner
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
express in words
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What do you think we are anyhow; wonders?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We'll have to be if we're going to bring home the pennant," retorted Gregory.
to-morrow
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From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
the upper part of anything
From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What do you think we are anyhow; wonders?"
we'll
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From this reading "Another like this to-morrow, and one the next day, if it doesn't rain, and we'll be near the top."
we're
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From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you think we are anyhow; wonders?"
at the time that
From this reading A DANGER SIGNAL "Boys, we're on the right road again!" exclaimed the enthusiastic manager at the conclusion of the game, when the team was in the dressing room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "What do you think we are anyhow; wonders?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Say, you don't want much," remarked Jimmie Mack, half sarcastically, but with a laugh.
