used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
(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 The busses were draped all around with huge placards announcing, “The Annual Outing of the Plainfield Evening Journal.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The paper was “on the street” half an hour later, and by one o’clock the _Journal_ family was ready to start.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading The busses were draped all around with huge placards announcing, “The Annual Outing of the Plainfield Evening Journal.”
ANNUALadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading THE ANNUAL OUTING The two big busses chugged at the curb.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The busses were draped all around with huge placards announcing, “The Annual Outing of the Plainfield Evening Journal.”
make certain of
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ANNUAL OUTING The two big busses chugged at the curb.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE ANNUAL OUTING The two big busses chugged at the curb.
busnounUS /bʌs/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
bussesnounUS /ˈbʌsəz/
plural of “bus” — a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading THE ANNUAL OUTING The two big busses chugged at the curb.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
Chubnoun
European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
chuggedverbUS /tʃʌɡd/
inflected form of “chug” — make a dull, explosive sound
From this reading THE ANNUAL OUTING The two big busses chugged at the curb.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading THE ANNUAL OUTING The two big busses chugged at the curb.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
drapedadjectiveUS /dreɪpt/
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading The busses were draped all around with huge placards announcing, “The Annual Outing of the Plainfield Evening Journal.”
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The busses were draped all around with huge placards announcing, “The Annual Outing of the Plainfield Evening Journal.”
a social unit living together
From this reading The paper was “on the street” half an hour later, and by one o’clock the _Journal_ family was ready to start.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The staff had raced all morning, and by noon, the forms were locked and the big presses roaring.
frocknounUS /frɑːk/
a long, loose outer garment
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The paper was “on the street” half an hour later, and by one o’clock the _Journal_ family was ready to start.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The paper was “on the street” half an hour later, and by one o’clock the _Journal_ family was ready to start.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The busses were draped all around with huge placards announcing, “The Annual Outing of the Plainfield Evening Journal.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
Joan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
JournalnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəl/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading The busses were draped all around with huge placards announcing, “The Annual Outing of the Plainfield Evening Journal.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The paper was “on the street” half an hour later, and by one o’clock the _Journal_ family was ready to start.
linennounUS /ˈlɪnən/
a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The staff had raced all morning, and by noon, the forms were locked and the big presses roaring.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The staff had raced all morning, and by noon, the forms were locked and the big presses roaring.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
the middle of the day
From this reading The staff had raced all morning, and by noon, the forms were locked and the big presses roaring.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The paper was “on the street” half an hour later, and by one o’clock the _Journal_ family was ready to start.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The paper was “on the street” half an hour later, and by one o’clock the _Journal_ family was ready to start.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
OUTINGnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading THE ANNUAL OUTING The two big busses chugged at the curb.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The paper was “on the street” half an hour later, and by one o’clock the _Journal_ family was ready to start.
placardsnounUS /ˈplækərdz/
plural of “placard” — a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading The busses were draped all around with huge placards announcing, “The Annual Outing of the Plainfield Evening Journal.”
Plainfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The busses were draped all around with huge placards announcing, “The Annual Outing of the Plainfield Evening Journal.”
pressesnounUS /ˈpresəz/
plural of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention
From this reading The staff had raced all morning, and by noon, the forms were locked and the big presses roaring.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading The staff had raced all morning, and by noon, the forms were locked and the big presses roaring.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The paper was “on the street” half an hour later, and by one o’clock the _Journal_ family was ready to start.
roaringnounUS /ˈrɔːrɪŋ/
a deep prolonged loud noise
From this reading The staff had raced all morning, and by noon, the forms were locked and the big presses roaring.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
sleevelessadjectiveUS /ˈsliːvlɪs/
having no sleeves
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading The staff had raced all morning, and by noon, the forms were locked and the big presses roaring.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The paper was “on the street” half an hour later, and by one o’clock the _Journal_ family was ready to start.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The paper was “on the street” half an hour later, and by one o’clock the _Journal_ family was ready to start.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANNUAL OUTING The two big busses chugged at the curb.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE ANNUAL OUTING The two big busses chugged at the curb.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The busses were draped all around with huge placards announcing, “The Annual Outing of the Plainfield Evening Journal.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joan, in a sleeveless green linen frock, with her tightly rolled bathing suit dangling by a string from one finger, had been out a dozen times to have the driver of the first bus assure her that he was saving two seats next to himself for her and Chub.
