used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The night was before them!
BILLIE
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From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what did they care?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Seven o'clock came, then eight o'clock, and then nine.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But what did they care?
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But what did they care?
DillnounUS /dɪl/
aromatic Old World herb having aromatic threadlike foliage and seeds used as seasoning
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
being one more than seven
From this reading Seven o'clock came, then eight o'clock, and then nine.
at any time
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night was before them!
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Seven o'clock came, then eight o'clock, and then nine.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Seven o'clock came, then eight o'clock, and then nine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
PicklesnounUS /ˈpɪkəlz/
plural of “pickle” — vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
poorlyadverbUS /ˈpuːrli/
(“ill” is often used as a combining form) in a poor or improper or unsatisfactory manner; not well
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Seven o'clock came, then eight o'clock, and then nine.
SNORESnounUS /snɔːrz/
plural of “snore” — the rattling noise produced when snoring
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
sourer
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From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
SUCCESSFULLYadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Seven o'clock came, then eight o'clock, and then nine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
WaltersnounUS /ˈwɔːltərz/
plural of “walter” — German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading As a matter of fact, they recited so poorly for Miss Ada and Miss Cora that the two "Dill Pickles" turned sourer than ever and threatened to report them to Miss Walters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what did they care?
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading BILLIE SNORES SUCCESSFULLY It was a wonder any of the girls could keep their minds on their lessons that morning.
