adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
able-bodiedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdid/
having a strong healthy body
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
ANdeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
AQUATICadjectiveUS /əˈkwɑːtɪk/
relating to or consisting of or being in water
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
busyadjectiveUS /ˈbɪzi/
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Patty was consulted only in regard to her own costume for the occasion.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Patty was consulted only in regard to her own costume for the occasion.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
decidedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪd/
recognizable; marked
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
decoratorsnounUS /ˈdekəreɪtərz/
plural of “decorator” — a person who specializes in interior decoration
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
directionnounUS /dərˈekʃən/
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
entirelyadverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪərli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
farewellnounUS /ˌferˈwel/
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
ignorancenounUS /ˈɪɡnərəns/
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
matronnounUS /ˈmeɪtrən/
a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
occasionnounUS /əˈkeɪʒən/
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
PARTYnounUS /ˈpɑːrti/
an organization to gain political power
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Patty was consulted only in regard to her own costume for the occasion.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
superintendencenoun
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
waitverbUS /weɪt/
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So busy was Patty herself that she took no hand in the preparations for the party, and indeed Nan required no help.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN AQUATIC PARTY Of course all were agreed that Patty must have a farewell party of some sort; and as Nan dearly loved elaborate affairs, she had decided that it should be an Aquatic Party.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
whereupon
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From this reading Patty frankly confessed her ignorance as to what an Aquatic Party might be, whereupon Nan informed her that she had only to wait until the occasion itself to find out.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That capable and energetic young matron secured the services of some professional decorators and able-bodied workmen, but the direction and superintendence was entirely in her own hands.
