used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLAYGROUND “Sudden in their ways,” just described Dick and Dolly.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PLAYGROUND “Sudden in their ways,” just described Dick and Dolly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “She says we can!” cried Dolly; “how do you begin, Pat?
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Dig, of course,” declared Dick, seizing the biggest spade he could find.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “She says we can!” cried Dolly; “how do you begin, Pat?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Dig, of course,” declared Dick, seizing the biggest spade he could find.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Dig, of course,” declared Dick, seizing the biggest spade he could find.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “She says we can!” cried Dolly; “how do you begin, Pat?
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “Dig, of course,” declared Dick, seizing the biggest spade he could find.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading A PLAYGROUND “Sudden in their ways,” just described Dick and Dolly.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A PLAYGROUND “Sudden in their ways,” just described Dick and Dolly.
DigverbUS /dɪɡ/
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
From this reading “Dig, of course,” declared Dick, seizing the biggest spade he could find.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “She says we can!” cried Dolly; “how do you begin, Pat?
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading A PLAYGROUND “Sudden in their ways,” just described Dick and Dolly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Dig, of course,” declared Dick, seizing the biggest spade he could find.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading What do we do first?”
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Dig, of course,” declared Dick, seizing the biggest spade he could find.
hoesnounUS /hoʊz/
plural of “hoe” — a tool with a flat blade attached at right angles to a long handle
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
how
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From this reading “She says we can!” cried Dolly; “how do you begin, Pat?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PLAYGROUND “Sudden in their ways,” just described Dick and Dolly.
and nothing more
From this reading A PLAYGROUND “Sudden in their ways,” just described Dick and Dolly.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Dig, of course,” declared Dick, seizing the biggest spade he could find.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
PLAYGROUNDnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading A PLAYGROUND “Sudden in their ways,” just described Dick and Dolly.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “She says we can!” cried Dolly; “how do you begin, Pat?
seizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading “Dig, of course,” declared Dick, seizing the biggest spade he could find.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She says we can!” cried Dolly; “how do you begin, Pat?
spadenounUS /speɪd/
a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading “Dig, of course,” declared Dick, seizing the biggest spade he could find.
spadesnounUS /speɪdz/
plural of “spade” — a playing card in the major suit that has one or more black figures on it
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A PLAYGROUND “Sudden in their ways,” just described Dick and Dolly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A PLAYGROUND “Sudden in their ways,” just described Dick and Dolly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
toolhousenoun
a shed for storing tools
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading After getting their aunt’s sanction, they flew back to the toolhouse, and tumbling in at the door, nearly upset Pat by their sudden dash for spades and hoes.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading A PLAYGROUND “Sudden in their ways,” just described Dick and Dolly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “She says we can!” cried Dolly; “how do you begin, Pat?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do we do first?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “She says we can!” cried Dolly; “how do you begin, Pat?
