used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
(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 "I know all the fellows did their best."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am glad you liked it," he answered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am glad you liked it," he answered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
BASEBALLnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
Dave
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From this reading "It was splendid!" said Jessie to Dave, when they met.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I know all the fellows did their best."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
FORMINGverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am glad you liked it," he answered.
guitarnounUS /ɡɪˈtɑːr/
a stringed instrument usually having six strings; played by strumming or plucking
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
hitchesnounUS /ˈhɪtʃɪz/
plural of “hitch” — a period of time spent in military service
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am glad you liked it," he answered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
Jessie
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From this reading "It was splendid!" said Jessie to Dave, when they met.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know all the fellows did their best."
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "I am glad you liked it," he answered.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "It was splendid!" said Jessie to Dave, when they met.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It was splendid!" said Jessie to Dave, when they met.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "It was splendid!" said Jessie to Dave, when they met.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I know all the fellows did their best."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It was splendid!" said Jessie to Dave, when they met.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "It was splendid!" said Jessie to Dave, when they met.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
at the time that
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading Of course there had been a few small hitches, such as a wig falling off of one actor and another breaking a guitar string just when he was playing, but those did not count.
but in spite of that
From this reading FORMING THE BASEBALL CLUB After it was at an end the entertainment was voted the best yet given at Oak Hall.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am glad you liked it," he answered.
