used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
highly skilled
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
(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 Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading All three of the Fairfields were energetically assisting in the work, and each was a member of several important committees.
AssociatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
Barlows
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From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
bazaarnounUS /bəˈzɑːr/
a shop where a variety of goods are sold
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
CharitiesnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
committeesnounUS /kəˈmɪtiz/
plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading All three of the Fairfields were energetically assisting in the work, and each was a member of several important committees.
CovenounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
CRUSOES
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From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All three of the Fairfields were energetically assisting in the work, and each was a member of several important committees.
eclipseverbUS /ɪˈklɪps/
be greater in significance than
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading All three of the Fairfields were energetically assisting in the work, and each was a member of several important committees.
every person
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
Fairfields
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From this reading All three of the Fairfields were energetically assisting in the work, and each was a member of several important committees.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
of great significance or value
From this reading All three of the Fairfields were energetically assisting in the work, and each was a member of several important committees.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
immediately past
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
madlyadverbUS /ˈmædli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading All three of the Fairfields were energetically assisting in the work, and each was a member of several important committees.
multitudenounUS /ˈmʌltətuːd/
a large indefinite number
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
participate in games or sport
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
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 As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
Rolands
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
an educational institution
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading All three of the Fairfields were energetically assisting in the work, and each was a member of several important committees.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading All three of the Fairfields were energetically assisting in the work, and each was a member of several important committees.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
precisely as stated
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CRUSOES Plans were on foot for a huge fair and bazaar to be held in aid of the Associated Charities.
at the time that
From this reading As the time drew near for the bazaar to open, Patty grew so excited over the work and had such a multitude of responsibilities, that she flew around as madly as when she was preparing for the play at school.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading All three of the Fairfields were energetically assisting in the work, and each was a member of several important committees.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The Barlows, too, were working hard, and the Rolands thought they were doing so, though somehow they accomplished very little.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Everybody in and around Sandy Cove was interested, and the fair, which would be held the last week in August, was expected to eclipse all previous efforts of its kind.
