used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For it was a pronounced success.
Ain't
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From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Every "boy" invited was there in as much of festive outfit as circumstances would allow.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
react verbally
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
a youthful male person
From this reading Every "boy" invited was there in as much of festive outfit as circumstances would allow.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Every "boy" invited was there in as much of festive outfit as circumstances would allow.
rid of obstructions
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE DANCE.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
a female human offspring
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every "boy" invited was there in as much of festive outfit as circumstances would allow.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
festiveadjectiveUS /ˈfestɪv/
offering fun and gaiety
From this reading Every "boy" invited was there in as much of festive outfit as circumstances would allow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For it was a pronounced success.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Every "boy" invited was there in as much of festive outfit as circumstances would allow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
Lyster's
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From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Every "boy" invited was there in as much of festive outfit as circumstances would allow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Every "boy" invited was there in as much of festive outfit as circumstances would allow.
and nothing more
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
OranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
plural of “os” — a mouth or mouthlike opening
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
Ora's
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From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading Every "boy" invited was there in as much of festive outfit as circumstances would allow.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading For it was a pronounced success.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading For it was a pronounced success.
Tana
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From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DANCE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every "boy" invited was there in as much of festive outfit as circumstances would allow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading "Ain't it lovely, Ora?" and 'Tana danced past Ora Harrison, the doctor's pretty daughter, as if her feet had wings to them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every "boy" invited was there in as much of festive outfit as circumstances would allow.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And as Ora's bright face smiled an answer, it was clear that the only two young girls in the settlement were enjoying Lyster's party to the full.
