used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Within half an hour of landing we meet both a desperado and a confidence man.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “It’s better than any circus I was ever at.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It’s better than any circus I was ever at.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading “Only Sandy Banks isn’t a desperado,” said Ruth, reaching eagerly for a pitcher of cold water.
completely unclothed
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “It’s better than any circus I was ever at.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Within half an hour of landing we meet both a desperado and a confidence man.”
BOTTOMLESSadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːtəmləs/
extremely deep
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading “It’s better than any circus I was ever at.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “Only Sandy Banks isn’t a desperado,” said Ruth, reaching eagerly for a pitcher of cold water.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Within half an hour of landing we meet both a desperado and a confidence man.”
desperadonounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊ/
a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading Within half an hour of landing we meet both a desperado and a confidence man.”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “Only Sandy Banks isn’t a desperado,” said Ruth, reaching eagerly for a pitcher of cold water.
at any time
From this reading “It’s better than any circus I was ever at.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Only Sandy Banks isn’t a desperado,” said Ruth, reaching eagerly for a pitcher of cold water.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
gigglesnounUS /ˈɡɪɡəlz/
plural of “giggle” — a foolish or nervous laugh
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gurgled
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consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Within half an hour of landing we meet both a desperado and a confidence man.”
(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
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Within half an hour of landing we meet both a desperado and a confidence man.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It’s better than any circus I was ever at.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ruth, this is too rich,” Helen gurgled.
isn't
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It's
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joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
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an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Within half an hour of landing we meet both a desperado and a confidence man.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Within half an hour of landing we meet both a desperado and a confidence man.”
come together
From this reading Within half an hour of landing we meet both a desperado and a confidence man.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Within half an hour of landing we meet both a desperado and a confidence man.”
on one occasion
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
and nothing more
From this reading “Only Sandy Banks isn’t a desperado,” said Ruth, reaching eagerly for a pitcher of cold water.
PITnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading “Only Sandy Banks isn’t a desperado,” said Ruth, reaching eagerly for a pitcher of cold water.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading “Only Sandy Banks isn’t a desperado,” said Ruth, reaching eagerly for a pitcher of cold water.
possessing material wealth
From this reading “Ruth, this is too rich,” Helen gurgled.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Only Sandy Banks isn’t a desperado,” said Ruth, reaching eagerly for a pitcher of cold water.
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading “Only Sandy Banks isn’t a desperado,” said Ruth, reaching eagerly for a pitcher of cold water.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “It’s better than any circus I was ever at.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Ruth, this is too rich,” Helen gurgled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Ruth, this is too rich,” Helen gurgled.
ventnounUS /vent/
a hole for the escape of gas or air
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “Only Sandy Banks isn’t a desperado,” said Ruth, reaching eagerly for a pitcher of cold water.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Within half an hour of landing we meet both a desperado and a confidence man.”
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A BOTTOMLESS PIT Once within the big bare room assigned to her and Ruth, Helen gave vent to joyful giggles.
