used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And isn’t Margot lovely about it?”
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Yes,” added Nancy, “this is more than a party; it’s a picnic.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
for the reason that
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
(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’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
deducedverbUS /dɪˈduːst/
past form of “deduce” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
every person
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
the act of departing
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
HOLIDAYnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
how
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From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
isn't
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From this reading And isn’t Margot lovely about it?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
It's
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From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
and nothing more
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading And isn’t Margot lovely about it?”
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
Margot
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From this reading And isn’t Margot lovely about it?”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Yes,” added Nancy, “this is more than a party; it’s a picnic.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
naiveadjectiveUS /ˌnaɪˈiːv/
marked by or showing unaffected simplicity and lack of guile or worldly experience
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
napkinsnounUS /ˈnæpkɪnz/
plural of “napkin” — a small piece of table linen that is used to wipe the mouth and to cover the lap in order to protect clothing
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
and nothing more
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading “Yes,” added Nancy, “this is more than a party; it’s a picnic.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
She's
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From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
slylyadverbUS /ˈslaɪli/
in an artful manner
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “She’s going to have the best fun of any of us, for Margot loves children, especially strange children,” Rosa said, slyly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A REAL HOLIDAY It was amazing how everyone joined in preparing for those children.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading “It’s so much better fun than just having an ordinary party,” Rosa remarked, as she and Nancy folded the paper napkins, “because in doing this we are doing something worth while, and just a party is--only a party,” she deduced in her own naive way.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” added Nancy, “this is more than a party; it’s a picnic.
