used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading I have been to Atlantic City for the Automobile races.
AutomobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading I have been to Atlantic City for the Automobile races.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have been to Atlantic City for the Automobile races.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I have been to Atlantic City for the Automobile races.
ConeynounUS /ˈkoʊni/
black-spotted usually dusky-colored fish with reddish fins
From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Well, what do you think!
don't
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From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
divisible by two
From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I have been to Atlantic City for the Automobile races.
fraid-cat
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From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
a young female
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have been to Atlantic City for the Automobile races.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have been to Atlantic City for the Automobile races.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
and nothing more
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
ManounUS /mɑː/
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
not any; not one
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
PanounUS /pɑː/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
any competition
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading I have been to Atlantic City for the Automobile races.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
shootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
smartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have been to Atlantic City for the Automobile races.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Well, what do you think!
thoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I have been to Atlantic City for the Automobile races.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
the act of using
From this reading Had I been older Pa says I could have entered my Franklin car for the race, but he said “no use for a girl to try,” so I just looked on.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, what do you think!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Well, what do you think!
in the company of; together with
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading I fell in love with Miss Rogers, she is a smart woman, a real thoroughbred, Pa says.
won't
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From this reading Ma don’t dare to drive a car; she is a ’fraid-cat, won’t even shoot the shoots at Coney Island.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Well, what do you think!
