used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
albumsnounUS /ˈælbəmz/
plural of “album” — one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
From this reading “And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading “Let’s go and see how badly the car is damaged,” suggested Mr. Martin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Let’s go and see how badly the car is damaged,” suggested Mr. Martin.
Cardwell
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From this reading “And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
Curlytops
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From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
damagedadjectiveUS /ˈdæmədʒd/
harmed or injured or spoiled
From this reading “Let’s go and see how badly the car is damaged,” suggested Mr. Martin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They were having such fun they did not want it to stop.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading They were having such fun they did not want it to stop.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
the act of departing
From this reading “And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They were having such fun they did not want it to stop.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
how
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From this reading “And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Let’s go and see how badly the car is damaged,” suggested Mr. Martin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They were having such fun they did not want it to stop.
and nothing more
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
Let's
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From this reading “Let’s go and see how badly the car is damaged,” suggested Mr. Martin.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading “Let’s go and see how badly the car is damaged,” suggested Mr. Martin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
MOTORnounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.
not any; not one
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Let’s go and see how badly the car is damaged,” suggested Mr. Martin.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading They were having such fun they did not want it to stop.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They were having such fun they did not want it to stop.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Let’s go and see how badly the car is damaged,” suggested Mr. Martin.
carry out
From this reading “And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading “And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading ABOARD THE MOTOR BOAT Nothing could, have been more of a disappointment to the Curlytops just then than to hear they could not keep on touring around.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading They were having such fun they did not want it to stop.
wasn't
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From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “And how are we going to take those albums to Mr. Cardwell?” said Teddy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were having such fun they did not want it to stop.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But if they had no auto to go in, they would have to return home--and the trip wasn’t half finished!
