used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Papa says we are going back _for sure_, in just a few weeks, too!
acrobatnounUS /ˈækrəbæt/
an athlete who performs acts requiring skill and agility and coordination
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
Dexie
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From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Papa says we are going back _for sure_, in just a few weeks, too!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Papa says we are going back _for sure_, in just a few weeks, too!
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
Georgie
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From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
a young female
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
the act of departing
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
Gussie's
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From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
handsprings
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From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
Here's
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From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
I'll
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From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
I've
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From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Papa says we are going back _for sure_, in just a few weeks, too!
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
Isn't
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From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
and nothing more
From this reading "Papa says we are going back _for sure_, in just a few weeks, too!
go away from a place
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Papa says we are going back _for sure_, in just a few weeks, too!
go across or through
From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
done under pressure
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Papa says we are going back _for sure_, in just a few weeks, too!
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
sitting-room
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From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Papa says we are going back _for sure_, in just a few weeks, too!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Papa says we are going back _for sure_, in just a few weeks, too!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the best news I've heard for a long time, the sooner we leave this horrid place the better I'll be pleased," was Gussie's comment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "Papa says we are going back _for sure_, in just a few weeks, too!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Here's news, girls; we are going back to Maine!" and Georgie rushed into the sitting-room where his sisters and their girl friends were chatting together.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Isn't that jolly?" and he manifested his delight in a series of handsprings that would have charmed the heart of an acrobat.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I heard something of it, but hoped it would not come to pass," said Dexie.
