12
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From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
(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 They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Any sandwiches left?" he enquired, racing to the stand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
blueberrynounUS /ˈbluːberi/
any of numerous shrubs of the genus Vaccinium bearing blueberries
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
enquired
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From this reading "Any sandwiches left?" he enquired, racing to the stand.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
a young female
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
GoodynounUS /ˈɡʊdi/
something considered choice to eat
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Any sandwiches left?" he enquired, racing to the stand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
how
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From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
instructingverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Any sandwiches left?" he enquired, racing to the stand.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
operativeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpərətɪv/
being in force or having or exerting force
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
Patchogue
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From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
pienounUS /paɪ/
dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
piesnounUS /paɪz/
plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading "Any sandwiches left?" he enquired, racing to the stand.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading "Any sandwiches left?" he enquired, racing to the stand.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
do one's shopping
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
shuttersnounUS /ˈʃʌtərz/
plural of “shutter” — a mechanical device on a camera that opens and closes to control the time of a photographic exposure
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They had all but put up the night shutters as the operative climbed off of his machine.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
wedgesnounUS /ˈwedʒəz/
plural of “wedge” — any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
at the time that
From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
WINIFRED
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From this reading THE NEW WINIFRED When "Number 12" reached Patchogue "The Goody Shop" was on the point of being closed.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
an affirmative
From this reading "Oh, yes--a few nice ones, and some very fine blueberry pie," replied the older girl as smilingly she displayed several huge wedges of assorted pies.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The girl in charge, and a man she called "father," were instructing a young woman how to run the stand for the next two days.
