used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Of course you do," agreed Grace, with an answering chuckle.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Of course you do," agreed Grace, with an answering chuckle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading "Of course you do," agreed Grace, with an answering chuckle.
ARLINE
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From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
chucklenounUS /ˈtʃʌkəl/
a soft partly suppressed laugh
From this reading "Of course you do," agreed Grace, with an answering chuckle.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
being one more than seven
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
Overton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
reflectivelyadverb
in a reflective manner
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
saleswomennounUS /ˈseɪlzwɪmən/
plural of “saleswoman” — a woman salesperson
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
Thayer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
except if; if not
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Of course, I always buy something, too, unless I am deep in that state of temporary poverty that lies in wait for me at the end of every month."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
look attentively
From this reading "I know the stock better than the saleswomen themselves do," chuckled Arline, "but it is great fun to go on exploring expeditions and watch other people buy the things.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was barely two weeks until Christmas and the two girls had decided to spend their half holiday in doing the Overton stores.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Of course you do," agreed Grace, with an answering chuckle.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading ARLINE MAKES THE BEST OF A BAD MATTER "What shall we do for our eight girls this year?" asked Grace reflectively of Arline Thayer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course you do," agreed Grace, with an answering chuckle.
