used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
birthdaynounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪ/
an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
costumesnounUS /kɑːˈstuːmz/
plural of “costume” — the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
festivitiesnounUS /feˈstɪvətiz/
plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion
From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
Flip's
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From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
floatsnounUS /floʊts/
plural of “float” — the time interval between the deposit of a check in a bank and its payment
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
galanounUS /ˈɡælə/
a gay festivity
From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
Henderson
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From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
JinksnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
noisy and mischievous merrymaking
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
Larkin
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From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
immediately past
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
march in a procession
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
masqueraders
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From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
Nannie
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From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
and nothing more
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
paradenounUS /pərˈeɪd/
a ceremonial procession including people marching
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
paraders
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From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
Posynoun
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
raindropsnounUS /ˈreɪndrɑːps/
plural of “raindrop” — a drop of rain
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
RosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
the rays of the sun
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
carry out
From this reading Nurse Nannie promised to have Rosy Posy in gala attire, and ready to take her part in the festivities.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Hart had agreed to go over to call on Miss Larkin that afternoon, in order to insure the presence of the Birthday Lady at the right time.
toilettes
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From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
at the time that
From this reading APRIL had only used up about a week of her showers and sunshine, and the Jinks Club feared she might send a few of her mischievous raindrops on their parade, but when the birthday came at last, the weather was quite as smiling as the faces of the six paraders.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The fancy costumes had been taken over to Flip’s house, and Mrs. Henderson was quite willing to assist the little masqueraders in their toilettes.
wobblyadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːbəli/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The floats were finished, and though some were the least bit wobbly, their owners fondly hoped they would last through the line of march.
