used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
(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 Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
carnivalnounUS /ˈkɑːrnəvəl/
a festival marked by merrymaking and processions
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
Centerport
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From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I wish we girls could help," said Laura wistfully.
travel across or pass over
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
assemble or get together
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I wish we girls could help," said Laura wistfully.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
ten 10s
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish we girls could help," said Laura wistfully.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
Janet
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From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
Laura
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From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
membershipnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪp/
the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
membershipsnounUS /ˈmembərʃɪps/
plural of “membership” — the body of members of an organization or group
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
monetaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnəteri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
quotanounUS /ˈkwoʊtə/
a prescribed number
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
recurring again and again
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish we girls could help," said Laura wistfully.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
SteelenounUS /stiːl/
English writer (1672-1729)
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Janet Steele confessed to Laura that she had gained more than one hundred dollar memberships, and that nearly all of these had given something in addition to their membership fee.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading More than a thousand dollars--to be exact, one thousand and twenty dollars--had been made for the Red Cross.
precisely as stated
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I wish we girls could help," said Laura wistfully.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish we girls could help," said Laura wistfully.
wistfullyadverbUS /ˈwɪstfəli/
in a wistful manner
From this reading "I wish we girls could help," said Laura wistfully.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Centerport was doing its very best to gather its quota for the great institution that was doing so much good in the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MOTHER WIT HAS AN IDEA The ice carnival had been such a success in a spectacular as well as a monetary way that many of the friends of the Central High girls and boys declared they would like to have it repeated.
