used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading But the long-contested victory finally went against Patty, and she laughingly accepted defeat.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
anew
From this reading Tennis was again possible and a great game was in progress on the court at Pine Laurel.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Patty and Roger were playing against Elise and Sam Blaney, and the pairs were well matched.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Tennis was again possible and a great game was in progress on the court at Pine Laurel.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
for the reason that
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
Blaney
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From this reading Patty and Roger were playing against Elise and Sam Blaney, and the pairs were well matched.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the long-contested victory finally went against Patty, and she laughingly accepted defeat.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Tennis was again possible and a great game was in progress on the court at Pine Laurel.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading But the long-contested victory finally went against Patty, and she laughingly accepted defeat.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
well in the past; former
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
Elise
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From this reading Patty and Roger were playing against Elise and Sam Blaney, and the pairs were well matched.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading But the long-contested victory finally went against Patty, and she laughingly accepted defeat.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Tennis was again possible and a great game was in progress on the court at Pine Laurel.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Tennis was again possible and a great game was in progress on the court at Pine Laurel.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tennis was again possible and a great game was in progress on the court at Pine Laurel.
isn't
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From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading But the long-contested victory finally went against Patty, and she laughingly accepted defeat.
LaurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
From this reading Tennis was again possible and a great game was in progress on the court at Pine Laurel.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
long-contested
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From this reading But the long-contested victory finally went against Patty, and she laughingly accepted defeat.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
matchedadjectiveUS /mætʃt/
provided with a worthy adversary or competitor
From this reading Patty and Roger were playing against Elise and Sam Blaney, and the pairs were well matched.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
and nothing more
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Patty and Roger were playing against Elise and Sam Blaney, and the pairs were well matched.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty and Roger were playing against Elise and Sam Blaney, and the pairs were well matched.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
PinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading Tennis was again possible and a great game was in progress on the court at Pine Laurel.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Patty and Roger were playing against Elise and Sam Blaney, and the pairs were well matched.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Tennis was again possible and a great game was in progress on the court at Pine Laurel.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Tennis was again possible and a great game was in progress on the court at Pine Laurel.
with speed
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
Roger
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From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Patty and Roger were playing against Elise and Sam Blaney, and the pairs were well matched.
only a very short time before
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the long-contested victory finally went against Patty, and she laughingly accepted defeat.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
STUDIOnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
TennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Tennis was again possible and a great game was in progress on the court at Pine Laurel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
vestigenounUS /ˈvestɪdʒ/
an indication that something has been present
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading But the long-contested victory finally went against Patty, and she laughingly accepted defeat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
(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 Patty and Roger were playing against Elise and Sam Blaney, and the pairs were well matched.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But the long-contested victory finally went against Patty, and she laughingly accepted defeat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Patty and Roger were playing against Elise and Sam Blaney, and the pairs were well matched.
a Caucasian
From this reading A STUDIO PARTY As Roger had predicted, the snow departed as quickly as it came, and two days after their sleigh ride there was scarcely a vestige of white on the ground.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Only because Patty's not quite back on her game yet," Roger defended; "this child has been on the sick list, you know, Sam, and she isn't up to her own mark."
