used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
(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 Baseball and swimming and loafing around are all you think about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Baseball and swimming and loafing around are all you think about.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Baseball and swimming and loafing around are all you think about.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
BaseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading Baseball and swimming and loafing around are all you think about.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
broadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
derisivelyadverbUS /dərˈɪsɪvli/
in a disrespectful and mocking manner
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
don't
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From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
DotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
communicated in words
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Too lazy?
full of life and energy
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
loafingnoun
having no employment
From this reading Baseball and swimming and loafing around are all you think about.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
engage in
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
used to form the superlative
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
Myers
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From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
setsnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
Siebold
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From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
smarties
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From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Baseball and swimming and loafing around are all you think about.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading OPINIONS The boys and girls filed out, after most of them had expressed appreciation of Professor Gray's interest in their enjoyment, and on the street a lively discussion started.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Baseball and swimming and loafing around are all you think about.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too lazy?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
Watkins
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From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
which person or people
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Terry Watkins was laughing derisively at some remark of Cora Siebold, who, arm in arm with her chum "Dot" Myers, had paused long enough to fire a broadside at him.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
yourselvespronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading "Why don't some of you smarties who talk so much about the wonderful things you can do make yourselves receiving sets!
