used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
(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 "But it certainly brought the sewing circle women all up standing."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I've been wondering all day what Ruth was up to," said Tom, who was steering the big car.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I've been wondering all day what Ruth was up to," said Tom, who was steering the big car.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "But it certainly brought the sewing circle women all up standing."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it certainly brought the sewing circle women all up standing."
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "I've been wondering all day what Ruth was up to," said Tom, who was steering the big car.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "But it certainly brought the sewing circle women all up standing."
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading "Well, it was just what the directer needed," chuckled Jennie.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading "But it certainly brought the sewing circle women all up standing."
COUNTERCLAIMSnounUS /ˈkaʊntərkleɪmz/
plural of “counterclaim” — a claim filed in opposition to another claim in a legal action
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I've been wondering all day what Ruth was up to," said Tom, who was steering the big car.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
directer
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From this reading "Well, it was just what the directer needed," chuckled Jennie.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "I was in on it without understanding her game."
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I was in on it without understanding her game."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
I've
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From this reading "I've been wondering all day what Ruth was up to," said Tom, who was steering the big car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I was in on it without understanding her game."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But it certainly brought the sewing circle women all up standing."
Jennie
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From this reading "Well, it was just what the directer needed," chuckled Jennie.
and nothing more
From this reading "Well, it was just what the directer needed," chuckled Jennie.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "Well, it was just what the directer needed," chuckled Jennie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I've been wondering all day what Ruth was up to," said Tom, who was steering the big car.
sewingnounUS /ˈsoʊɪŋ/
joining or attaching by stitches
From this reading "But it certainly brought the sewing circle women all up standing."
having a supporting base
From this reading "But it certainly brought the sewing circle women all up standing."
steeringnounUS /ˈstɪrɪŋ/
the act of guiding or showing the way
From this reading "I've been wondering all day what Ruth was up to," said Tom, who was steering the big car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
a special situation
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
male cat
From this reading "I've been wondering all day what Ruth was up to," said Tom, who was steering the big car.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading "I was in on it without understanding her game."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "But it certainly brought the sewing circle women all up standing."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
(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 "Well, it was just what the directer needed," chuckled Jennie.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I've been wondering all day what Ruth was up to," said Tom, who was steering the big car.
at the time that
From this reading COUNTERCLAIMS "I declare, Ruth! that was a ridiculous thing to do," exclaimed Helen, when they were on their way back to the Point.
which person or people
From this reading "I've been wondering all day what Ruth was up to," said Tom, who was steering the big car.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "I was in on it without understanding her game."
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "But it certainly brought the sewing circle women all up standing."
showing curiosity
From this reading "I've been wondering all day what Ruth was up to," said Tom, who was steering the big car.
