used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
awardedverbUS /əˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
CubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
Dan
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From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
DennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading “Dan, we’re depending on you to do your stuff!”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Dan, we’re depending on you to do your stuff!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
Gosh
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From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
jammedadjectiveUS /dʒæmd/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
long-awaited
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From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
longinglyadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋli/
in a yearning manner
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
lounged
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From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
come together
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
MidgenounUS /mɪdʒ/
minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
arrange in a container
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
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 The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading “Dan, we’re depending on you to do your stuff!”
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
swimmersnounUS /ˈswɪmərz/
plural of “swimmer” — a trained athlete who participates in swimming meets
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
tiledadjectiveUS /taɪld/
covered or furnished with tiles
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
trophynounUS /ˈtroʊfi/
an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
we're
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From this reading “Dan, we’re depending on you to do your stuff!”
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading “Gosh, I sure hope we can win that beautiful baby,” Midge said, gazing longingly at the trophy.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading A large silver cup, to be awarded the winning Den, stood on a table in plain view of the swimmers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The gallery was jammed with spectators, for parents and friends of both teams had turned out in large numbers to witness this decisive contest of the season.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading At the “Y” swimming pool, Dan Carter and the Cubs lounged against the tiled wall, awaiting the signal for start of the long-awaited Pack meet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dan, we’re depending on you to do your stuff!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dan, we’re depending on you to do your stuff!”
