used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
(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 A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Oh, are we to sell tickets to a show?” she asked quickly.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Oh, are we to sell tickets to a show?” she asked quickly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
BrownienounUS /ˈbraʊni/
a junior Girl Scout
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
BrowniesnounUS /ˈbraʊniz/
plural of “brownie” — a junior Girl Scout
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
circusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/
a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals
From this reading “A circus, not a show,” corrected Miss Gordon.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading “A circus, not a show,” corrected Miss Gordon.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
Eileen
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From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
brought together in one place
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
Gordon
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From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Rosemary noticed them at once.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, are we to sell tickets to a show?” she asked quickly.
on one occasion
From this reading Rosemary noticed them at once.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
with speed
From this reading “Oh, are we to sell tickets to a show?” she asked quickly.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading Rosemary noticed them at once.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading “Oh, are we to sell tickets to a show?” she asked quickly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “Oh, are we to sell tickets to a show?” she asked quickly.
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rosemary noticed them at once.
ticketsnounUS /ˈtɪkəts/
plural of “ticket” — a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
TightropenounUS /ˈtaɪtroʊp/
tightly stretched rope or wire on which acrobats perform high above the ground
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Oh, are we to sell tickets to a show?” she asked quickly.
Webber's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Tightrope Act Now, as might be expected, not a Brownie Scout was late at the Wednesday afternoon meeting, for all were eager to plan a means of earning camp expense money.
at the time that
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
in or at the place that
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Miss Gordon arrived at Eileen Webber’s home where the Brownies had gathered, she brought with her a fat stack of printed tickets.
