used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then came the crowning glory of the May party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
balloonsnounUS /bəˈluːnz/
plural of “balloon” — large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
bobbed
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From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
bon-bons
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From this reading The cakes were iced with pink, the ice cream was pink, and there were pink bon-bons of various sorts.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
cakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading The cakes were iced with pink, the ice cream was pink, and there were pink bon-bons of various sorts.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And then came the crowning glory of the May party.
candiesnounUS /ˈkændiz/
plural of “candy” — a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading The cakes were iced with pink, the ice cream was pink, and there were pink bon-bons of various sorts.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading And then came the crowning glory of the May party.
cupsnounUS /kʌps/
plural of “cup” — a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
DaintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
decoratedadjectiveUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
at any time
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
FlipverbUS /flɪp/
lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
a state of high honor
From this reading And then came the crowning glory of the May party.
the act of departing
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
HartnounUS /hɑːrt/
United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
Henderson
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From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The cakes were iced with pink, the ice cream was pink, and there were pink bon-bons of various sorts.
icedverbUS /aɪst/
past form of “ice” — decorate with frosting
From this reading The cakes were iced with pink, the ice cream was pink, and there were pink bon-bons of various sorts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
JinksnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
noisy and mischievous merrymaking
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
lemonadenounUS /ˈleməˈneɪd/
sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
Marjorie
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From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading And then came the crowning glory of the May party.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
nicestadjectiveUS /ˈnaɪsɪst/
superlative of “nice” — pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
a light shade of red
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
ribbonsnounUS /ˈrɪbənz/
plural of “ribbon” — any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
sandwichesnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃɪz/
plural of “sandwich” — two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
an educational institution
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The cakes were iced with pink, the ice cream was pink, and there were pink bon-bons of various sorts.
souvenirnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪr/
something of sentimental value
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
carry out
From this reading At each plate was a little pink box of candies to take home; and a souvenir for each guest in the shape of a pink fan for the girls, and pink balloons for the boys.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then came the crowning glory of the May party.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The cakes were iced with pink, the ice cream was pink, and there were pink bon-bons of various sorts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The cakes were iced with pink, the ice cream was pink, and there were pink bon-bons of various sorts.
vinesnounUS /vaɪnz/
plural of “vine” — a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing, twining, or creeping along a surface
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Indeed she does," agreed Marjorie; "going to school to Miss Hart was like going to a party every day."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dainty sandwiches were tied up with pink ribbons, and little glass cups held delicious pink lemonade.
at the time that
From this reading The big balloons made much fun as they bobbed about in the air, and when the feast was over, the guests went away declaring that the Jinks Club had never had a prettier party.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was the feast, which was served out of doors on a table prettily decorated with vines and flowers.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wish you had boys in your school, Miss Hart," said Flip Henderson; "you do teach the nicest way I ever heard of."
