used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
(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 GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It would be lots more fun on the train if you boys were with us."
Billie
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From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
clothing in general
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
recognizable; marked
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
don't
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From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
your parents
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "It would be lots more fun on the train if you boys were with us."
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
usually; as a rule
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
only a very short time before
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "It would be lots more fun on the train if you boys were with us."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It would be lots more fun on the train if you boys were with us."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
lotsnounUS /lɑːts/
a large number or amount
From this reading "It would be lots more fun on the train if you boys were with us."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It would be lots more fun on the train if you boys were with us."
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It would be lots more fun on the train if you boys were with us."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
other's
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From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
approval to do something
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
poutedverbUS /ˈpaʊtɪd/
past form of “pout” — be in a huff and display one's displeasure
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
carry out
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "It would be lots more fun on the train if you boys were with us."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GREAT PLANS After permission for the outing was gained from all the parents concerned everything was bustle and excitement.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
at the time that
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
which person or people
From this reading As the time drew near they could hardly contain their excitement, and the boys, who had decided they would follow the girls some days later, were almost as bad.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For a week the girls spent the whole of every day at each other's houses, planning their vacation, talking about the clothes they would need to take with them, and generally enjoying themselves.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "I don't see why you don't come with us," Billie pouted one night, when the entire crowd of young folks had assembled at her home.
