used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
(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 "Is it a real camp, with trees and all?" asked Freddie.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Come right along!" exclaimed the merchant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is it a real camp, with trees and all?" asked Freddie.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
Bert
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From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
Bobbsey
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From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading "Is it a real camp, with trees and all?" asked Freddie.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come right along!" exclaimed the merchant.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Come right along!" exclaimed the merchant.
Flossie
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From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
Freddie
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From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
the act of departing
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I hope you'll like it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hope you'll like it."
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it a real camp, with trees and all?" asked Freddie.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I hope you'll like it."
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I hope you'll like it."
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading "Come right along!" exclaimed the merchant.
merrieradjectiveUS /ˈmeriər/
comparative of “merry” — full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "The more the merrier.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "The more the merrier.
a form of address for a man
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
information about recent and important events
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "Is it a real camp, with trees and all?" asked Freddie.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Come right along!" exclaimed the merchant.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "Is it a real camp, with trees and all?" asked Freddie.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
at the time that
From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
Whipple's
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From this reading SAD NEWS Bert and Nan Bobbsey were so interested when they heard that Freddie and Flossie were going to see some sort of a camping scene at Mr. Whipple's store that they, too, begged to be allowed to join the party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Is it a real camp, with trees and all?" asked Freddie.
you'll
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From this reading I hope you'll like it."
