used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
Arline
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From this reading Arline had laughingly proclaimed the Semper Fidelis Club as a regular get-rich-quick organization with honest motives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Arline had laughingly proclaimed the Semper Fidelis Club as a regular get-rich-quick organization with honest motives.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Outside the circus it was difficult to say which booth had proved the greatest attraction.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
boothnounUS /buːθ/
a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading Outside the circus it was difficult to say which booth had proved the greatest attraction.
boothsnounUS /buːθs/
plural of “booth” — a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading Outside the circus it was difficult to say which booth had proved the greatest attraction.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Outside the circus it was difficult to say which booth had proved the greatest attraction.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
Fidelis
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From this reading Arline had laughingly proclaimed the Semper Fidelis Club as a regular get-rich-quick organization with honest motives.
get-rich-quick
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From this reading Arline had laughingly proclaimed the Semper Fidelis Club as a regular get-rich-quick organization with honest motives.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
highest in quality
From this reading Outside the circus it was difficult to say which booth had proved the greatest attraction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Arline had laughingly proclaimed the Semper Fidelis Club as a regular get-rich-quick organization with honest motives.
ten 10s
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading Arline had laughingly proclaimed the Semper Fidelis Club as a regular get-rich-quick organization with honest motives.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Arline had laughingly proclaimed the Semper Fidelis Club as a regular get-rich-quick organization with honest motives.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Arline had laughingly proclaimed the Semper Fidelis Club as a regular get-rich-quick organization with honest motives.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the circus it was difficult to say which booth had proved the greatest attraction.
Overton
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From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
patronizeverbUS /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/
assume sponsorship of
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
praisesnounUS /ˈpreɪzəz/
plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Arline had laughingly proclaimed the Semper Fidelis Club as a regular get-rich-quick organization with honest motives.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Outside the circus it was difficult to say which booth had proved the greatest attraction.
REBUFFverbUS /rɪˈbʌf/
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
recklessnessnounUS /ˈrekləsnəs/
the trait of giving little thought to danger
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Arline had laughingly proclaimed the Semper Fidelis Club as a regular get-rich-quick organization with honest motives.
richeradjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃər/
comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
express in words
From this reading Outside the circus it was difficult to say which booth had proved the greatest attraction.
Semper
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From this reading Arline had laughingly proclaimed the Semper Fidelis Club as a regular get-rich-quick organization with honest motives.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But late that evening, after the crowd had gone home and the proceeds of the entertainment were counted, the club discovered to their joy that they were nearly six hundred dollars richer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Outside the circus it was difficult to say which booth had proved the greatest attraction.
which person or people
From this reading With a few exceptions the Overton girls who had turned out, almost in a body, to patronize it, were loud in their praises of the booths, and spent their money with commendable recklessness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GRACE MEETS WITH A REBUFF It was several days before the pleasant buzz of excitement created by the bazaar had subsided.
