used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
Bookbindingnoun
the craft of binding books
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
the two together, not just one
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
ClevelandnounUS /ˈkliːvlənd/
the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
CommercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
CommunitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
EquatornounUS /ɪˈkweɪtər/
an imaginary line around the Earth forming the great circle that is equidistant from the north and south poles
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
escortingverbUS /ˈeskɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
Ethel
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From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
Ethels
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From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
at any time
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
foreheadsnounUS /ˈfɔːrhedz/
plural of “forehead” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
fortiethnounUS /ˈfɔːrtiɪθ/
position 40 in a countable series of things
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
garlands
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From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
a young female
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
handkerchiefsnounUS /ˈhæŋkərtʃəfs/
plural of “handkerchief” — a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
hottestadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːtəst/
superlative of “hot” — used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
interlacingadjective
linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
JerseynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
lacingnoun
a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
engage in
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
maypolenoun
a vertical pole or post decorated with streamers that can be held by dancers celebrating May Day
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
on one occasion
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
a light shade of red
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
polenounUS /poʊl/
a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
PublishingnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/
the business of issuing printed matter for sale or distribution
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
reminiscentadjectiveUS /ˌreməˈnɪsənt/
serving to bring to mind
From this reading May Day in New Jersey is never a certain quality; it may be reminiscent of the North Pole or the Equator.
Rosemont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
soakedadjectiveUS /soʊkt/
very drunk
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
streamedverbUS /striːmd/
past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
SyndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
untangledadjective
not tangled
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
the act of using
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But they kept on, for this was the first Community Maypole that Rosemont ever had had, and the United Service Club, to which the girls belonged, was doing its part to make the afternoon successful.
weaversnounUS /ˈwiːvərz/
plural of “weaver” — a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
a Caucasian
From this reading "Under, over; under, over," they directed, each girl escorting a small child in and out among the gay bands of pink and white which streamed from the top of the pole.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This happened to be the hottest day of the year so far, and both Ethels had wiped their foreheads until their handkerchiefs were small balls too soaked to be of any further use.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The World Syndicate Publishing Co. Cleveland New York Press of the Commercial Bookbinding Co., Cleveland For the fortieth time that afternoon, it seemed to Ethel Brown Morton and her cousin, Ethel Blue, they untangled the hopelessly mixed garlands of the maypole and started the weavers once more to lacing and interlacing them properly.
