used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Prim Mapes, you promised me that you wouldn’t take any party dresses this time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Let’s hurry to the hotel and change to our party clothes.”
clothing in general
From this reading Let’s hurry to the hotel and change to our party clothes.”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
greatly pleased
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading “Prim Mapes, you promised me that you wouldn’t take any party dresses this time.
excessnounUS /ˈekses/
a quantity much larger than is needed
From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
flyersnounUS /ˈflaɪərz/
plural of “flyer” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
moving swiftly
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
FoenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
a young female
From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Let’s hurry to the hotel and change to our party clothes.”
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Let’s hurry to the hotel and change to our party clothes.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
and nothing more
From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
Let's
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From this reading Let’s hurry to the hotel and change to our party clothes.”
set afire or burning
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
MapesverbUS /meɪps/
third-person singular of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading “Prim Mapes, you promised me that you wouldn’t take any party dresses this time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Prim Mapes, you promised me that you wouldn’t take any party dresses this time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
not any; not one
From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Let’s hurry to the hotel and change to our party clothes.”
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Let’s hurry to the hotel and change to our party clothes.”
piernounUS /pɪr/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
PrimverbUS /prɪm/
assume a prim appearance
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading “Prim Mapes, you promised me that you wouldn’t take any party dresses this time.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
carry out
From this reading “Prim Mapes, you promised me that you wouldn’t take any party dresses this time.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading She cried, “Oh, Terry, it looks as if there might be dancing down there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Let’s hurry to the hotel and change to our party clothes.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Prim Mapes, you promised me that you wouldn’t take any party dresses this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Prim Mapes, you promised me that you wouldn’t take any party dresses this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
Waverly
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From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
we'd
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From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Pursued by a Flying Foe Waverly was a popular beach resort and Prim was delighted to see that there was a pleasure pier which was gaily lighted up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You said we’d be just girl flyers with no excess baggage,” retorted her sister.
wouldn't
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From this reading “Prim Mapes, you promised me that you wouldn’t take any party dresses this time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Prim Mapes, you promised me that you wouldn’t take any party dresses this time.
