used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well,” remarked Midget, “that’s a pretty thing!
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
albumsnounUS /ˈælbəmz/
plural of “album” — one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only two boys in our Jinks Club, and they take the two prizes!”
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
a youthful male person
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Only two boys in our Jinks Club, and they take the two prizes!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Only two boys in our Jinks Club, and they take the two prizes!”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
FlipverbUS /flɪp/
lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
a young female
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading “You girls will have to look to your laurels,” said Miss Hart, laughingly.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading “You girls will have to look to your laurels,” said Miss Hart, laughingly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You girls will have to look to your laurels,” said Miss Hart, laughingly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
Henderson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
hostessnounUS /ˈhoʊstəs/
a woman host
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only two boys in our Jinks Club, and they take the two prizes!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
JinksnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
noisy and mischievous merrymaking
From this reading Only two boys in our Jinks Club, and they take the two prizes!”
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading “You girls will have to look to your laurels,” said Miss Hart, laughingly.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “You girls will have to look to your laurels,” said Miss Hart, laughingly.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “You girls will have to look to your laurels,” said Miss Hart, laughingly.
MidgetnounUS /ˈmɪdʒət/
a person who is markedly small
From this reading “Well,” remarked Midget, “that’s a pretty thing!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “You girls will have to look to your laurels,” said Miss Hart, laughingly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
and nothing more
From this reading Only two boys in our Jinks Club, and they take the two prizes!”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Only two boys in our Jinks Club, and they take the two prizes!”
postcardnounUS /ˈpoʊstkɑːrd/
a card for sending messages by post without an envelope
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Well,” remarked Midget, “that’s a pretty thing!
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
prizesnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading Only two boys in our Jinks Club, and they take the two prizes!”
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Well,” remarked Midget, “that’s a pretty thing!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You girls will have to look to your laurels,” said Miss Hart, laughingly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
carry out
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well,” remarked Midget, “that’s a pretty thing!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only two boys in our Jinks Club, and they take the two prizes!”
a special situation
From this reading “Well,” remarked Midget, “that’s a pretty thing!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only two boys in our Jinks Club, and they take the two prizes!”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
(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,” remarked Midget, “that’s a pretty thing!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
which person or people
From this reading As the prizes were both postcard albums, they were equally appropriate for a boy or girl, and the two boys who won them were secretly quite proud of their achievement.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “You girls will have to look to your laurels,” said Miss Hart, laughingly.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
wouldn't
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From this reading THE second prize was really won by Delight, but as she was hostess, of course she wouldn’t take it, so, Flip Henderson having the next best list, the prize was given to him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You girls will have to look to your laurels,” said Miss Hart, laughingly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You girls will have to look to your laurels,” said Miss Hart, laughingly.
