used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
in addition
From this reading That's in a different department--Con Grazia, also a different priced goods.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
ashesnounUS /ˈæʃ.ɪz/
The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
broadclothnoun
a densely textured woolen fabric with a lustrous finish
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
Cleo
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From this reading "Ashes and broadcloth," repeated Cleo thoughtfully.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
ConnounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading That's in a different department--Con Grazia, also a different priced goods.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
DAVE
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From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading That's in a different department--Con Grazia, also a different priced goods.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading That's in a different department--Con Grazia, also a different priced goods.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading That's in a different department--Con Grazia, also a different priced goods.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
Grazia
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From this reading That's in a different department--Con Grazia, also a different priced goods.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
humiliatingadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪŋ/
causing awareness of your shortcomings
From this reading It seems to me rather humiliating."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seems to me rather humiliating."
laundresses
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From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seems to me rather humiliating."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Oh, you mean sackcloth and ashes.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
miserablyadverbUS /ˈmɪzərəbli/
in a miserable manner
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, you mean sackcloth and ashes.
pricedverbUS /praɪst/
past form of “price” — determine the price of
From this reading That's in a different department--Con Grazia, also a different priced goods.
on the contrary
From this reading It seems to me rather humiliating."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
recurring again and again
From this reading "Ashes and broadcloth," repeated Cleo thoughtfully.
sackclothnoun
a garment made of coarse sacking; formerly worn as an indication of remorse
From this reading "Oh, you mean sackcloth and ashes.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seems to me rather humiliating."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
That's
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From this reading That's in a different department--Con Grazia, also a different priced goods.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "Ashes and broadcloth," repeated Cleo thoughtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
washingnounUS /ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/
the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
showing curiosity
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CAPTAIN DAVE "I WOULD never have believed that real scouts could have failed so miserably in a mere washing," complained Grace; "in fact, I am almost wondering if we should not go into ashes and broadcloth, and ask to be trained laundresses.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, you mean sackcloth and ashes.
