used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
Bailey'snounUS /ˈbeɪliz/
possessive form of “bailey” — United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading I've walked right into Barnum and Bailey's circus winter quarters."
BarnumnounUS /ˈbɑːrnəm/
United States showman who popularized the circus (1810-1891)
From this reading I've walked right into Barnum and Bailey's circus winter quarters."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I was looking for Tumble Inn and gracious me, my eyes must be going back on me.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Betsy was still in bed.
Betsy
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From this reading Betsy was still in bed.
give encouragement to
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
Chloe
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From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading I've walked right into Barnum and Bailey's circus winter quarters."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I was looking for Tumble Inn and gracious me, my eyes must be going back on me.
flipverbUS /flɪp/
lightly throw to see which side comes up
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
the act of departing
From this reading "I was looking for Tumble Inn and gracious me, my eyes must be going back on me.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "I was looking for Tumble Inn and gracious me, my eyes must be going back on me.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading "Pardon me," Sue grinned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was looking for Tumble Inn and gracious me, my eyes must be going back on me.
I've
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From this reading I've walked right into Barnum and Bailey's circus winter quarters."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "I was looking for Tumble Inn and gracious me, my eyes must be going back on me.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I've walked right into Barnum and Bailey's circus winter quarters."
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I was looking for Tumble Inn and gracious me, my eyes must be going back on me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Pardon me," Sue grinned.
Mimi
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From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I was looking for Tumble Inn and gracious me, my eyes must be going back on me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I was looking for Tumble Inn and gracious me, my eyes must be going back on me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I was looking for Tumble Inn and gracious me, my eyes must be going back on me.
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "Pardon me," Sue grinned.
polkanounUS /ˈpoʊlkɑː/
music performed for dancing the polka
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading I've walked right into Barnum and Bailey's circus winter quarters."
precisely, exactly
From this reading I've walked right into Barnum and Bailey's circus winter quarters."
not in physical motion
From this reading Betsy was still in bed.
SueverbUS /suː/
institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
hard to endure
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
TumbleverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading "I was looking for Tumble Inn and gracious me, my eyes must be going back on me.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
Vandy
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From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
at the time that
From this reading TEA FOR TWO Mimi was in front of the mirror in her green polka dot pajamas trying to do a back flip like a Vandy cheer leader when Sue and Chloe walked in.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading I've walked right into Barnum and Bailey's circus winter quarters."
