used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
for the reason that
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
next to; at the side of
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
coasternounUS /ˈkoʊstər/
a resident of a coastal area
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
driftingnounUS /ˈdrɪftɪŋ/
aimless wandering from place to place
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
enclosurenounUS /enˈkloʊʒər/
a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
ice-cream
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From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
go away from a place
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
merry-go-roundnounUS /ˈmeriɡoʊraʊnd/
a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose)
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
in motion
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
nickelnounUS /ˈnɪkəl/
a hard malleable ductile silvery metallic element that is resistant to corrosion; used in alloys; occurs in pentlandite and smaltite and garnierite and millerite
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
Nokomis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
organnounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
outskirtsnounUS /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/
outlying areas (as of a city or town)
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
pavilionnounUS /pəˈvɪljən/
large and often sumptuous tent
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
rollernounUS /ˈroʊlər/
a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
roomynounUS /ˈruːmi/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
cut with a saw
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
ShetlandnounUS /ˈʃetlənd/
an archipelago of about 100 islands in the North Atlantic off the north coast of Scotland
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
having a supporting base
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
Thorley
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From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
Thorley's
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From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
Waloo
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From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lake Nokomis was on the outskirts of Waloo and was a popular pleasure resort for Waloo people from June until September.
(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 A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
wheezyadjective
having a tone of a reed instrument
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
at the time that
From this reading There was always a crowd drifting from one place to another, and Mary Rose fairly danced with delight when she and Miss Thorley became a part of the good-natured throng.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
which person or people
From this reading They were standing beside the enclosure in which the fat Shetland ponies waited for the children who were fortunate enough to possess a nickel to pay for a ride on their broad backs or a drive in a roomy carriage, when Mary Rose saw Mr. Jerry.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A band played in the pavilion, there was a moving picture show, a merry-go-round with a wheezy organ, a roller coaster and many other amusement features, as well as several ice-cream parlors.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had sadly refused Miss Thorley's invitation to ride because she did not wish to leave her alone, and Miss Thorley would not ride one of the ponies nor drive in one of the carriages.
