used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
(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 Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
barkersnounUS /ˈbɑːrkərz/
plural of “barker” — someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
beigenounUS /beɪʒ/
a very light brown
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
berthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
a job in an organization
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
Bybee
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From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
concessionaires
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From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
dancersnounUS /ˈdænsərz/
plural of “dancer” — a performer who dances professionally
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
darningnoun
the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
at any time
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
apart from; not including
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
intense or sharp
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
a social unit living together
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
moving swiftly
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
FreaksnounUS /friːks/
plural of “freak” — a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
gossipingnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəpɪŋ/
a conversation that spreads personal information about other people
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
hoveringverbUS /ˈhʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
immediately past
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
reminisceverbUS /ˌreməˈnɪs/
recall the past
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
reminiscingverbUS /ˌreməˈnɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “reminisce” — recall the past
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
SallynounUS /ˈsæli/
witty remark
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
surgeverbUS /sɜːrdʒ/
rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even Mrs. Bybee, hovering like a mother hen over David, was good-natured, inclined to reminisce and give advice.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sunday, on the show train, was a happy day, the happiest that Sally had ever known in her life.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The last week, except for the storm, had been an excellent one; money was free, spirits high.
weirdlyadverbUS /ˈwɪrdli/
in a weird manner
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
belonging to which person
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Sally, whose talent for exquisite darning had been discovered by the women and girls, sat on the edge of David’s berth, her lap full of flesh and beige and gun metal silk stockings, her needle flying busily, her lips curved with a smile of pure delight, as she listened to the surge of laughter and song and talk.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Freaks and dancers, barkers and concessionaires, all the members of that weirdly assorted family, the carnival, mingled in a joyous freedom from work and worry, singing together, reminiscing, gambling, gossiping.
