used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The games were to begin at noon, and continue until six o’clock.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading Three hours later the annual tennis ball took place at the Casino.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The games were to begin at noon, and continue until six o’clock.
Bab
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From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Three hours later the annual tennis ball took place at the Casino.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The games were to begin at noon, and continue until six o’clock.
CasinonounUS /kəˈsiːnoʊ/
a public building for gambling and entertainment
From this reading Three hours later the annual tennis ball took place at the Casino.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The games were to begin at noon, and continue until six o’clock.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Oh!” cried Ruth.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading The girls were dressing for the tennis tournament.
fixingnounUS /ˈfɪksɪŋ/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girls were dressing for the tennis tournament.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The games were to begin at noon, and continue until six o’clock.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls were dressing for the tennis tournament.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Three hours later the annual tennis ball took place at the Casino.
of great significance or value
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Three hours later the annual tennis ball took place at the Casino.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
NewportnounUS /ˈnuːpɔːrt/
a port city in southeastern Wales
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
the middle of the day
From this reading The games were to begin at noon, and continue until six o’clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The games were to begin at noon, and continue until six o’clock.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh!” cried Ruth.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
pinverbUS /pɪn/
to hold fast or prevent from moving
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Three hours later the annual tennis ball took place at the Casino.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The games were to begin at noon, and continue until six o’clock.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading The girls were dressing for the tennis tournament.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girls were dressing for the tennis tournament.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
a special situation
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three hours later the annual tennis ball took place at the Casino.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The games were to begin at noon, and continue until six o’clock.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Three hours later the annual tennis ball took place at the Casino.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading The girls were dressing for the tennis tournament.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The games were to begin at noon, and continue until six o’clock.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girls were dressing for the tennis tournament.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You know, Ruth,” said Bab, fixing a pin in her friend’s collar, as they stood before the mirror, “that the really most important thing in our whole stay at Newport is your winning the silver cup in the tournament to-day.”
