used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
(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 "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And wasn't it splendid to get the sanction of headquarters?"
on or to one side
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "Trust Cleo to take care of the official end," replied Grace.
Cleo
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From this reading "Trust Cleo to take care of the official end," replied Grace.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
don't
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From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Trust Cleo to take care of the official end," replied Grace.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And wasn't it splendid to get the sanction of headquarters?"
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
the act of departing
From this reading "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading And wasn't it splendid to get the sanction of headquarters?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
I'm
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From this reading "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
Julia
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From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
Julie
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From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading "Trust Cleo to take care of the official end," replied Grace.
by chance
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Trust Cleo to take care of the official end," replied Grace.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading And wasn't it splendid to get the sanction of headquarters?"
scouty
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From this reading "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
and nothing more
From this reading "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading And wasn't it splendid to get the sanction of headquarters?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
carry out
From this reading "Trust Cleo to take care of the official end," replied Grace.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
THEY'LL
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From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "All right, scouty, I'm glad of it, for I think it is going to be simply great.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "Trust Cleo to take care of the official end," replied Grace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
WAGnounUS /wæɡ/
a witty amusing person who makes jokes
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
wasn't
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From this reading And wasn't it splendid to get the sanction of headquarters?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
WIGnounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE WIG WAG RESCUE "THEY'LL be sure to enjoy the shouting," Julia remarked, "but aside from that, I don't see what interest spectators can possibly work up in a wig wag contest."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We almost agree with you, Julie," said Grace, "but don't you know everything, including bad weather, is interesting at the beach?"
