used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Yes," agreed Belle Meade.
(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 READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading "Yes," agreed Belle Meade.
Bentley
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From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
canoenounUS /kəˈnuː/
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Preston High School has a six-paddle canoe here now, and Trentville High School will send a canoe crew here in a few days.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
Dave
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From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Preston High School has a six-paddle canoe here now, and Trentville High School will send a canoe crew here in a few days.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Preston High School has a six-paddle canoe here now, and Trentville High School will send a canoe crew here in a few days.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
Gridley
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From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Preston High School has a six-paddle canoe here now, and Trentville High School will send a canoe crew here in a few days.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Preston High School has a six-paddle canoe here now, and Trentville High School will send a canoe crew here in a few days.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
Laura
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From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
MeadenounUS /miːd/
English economist noted for his studies of international trade and finance (1907-1995)
From this reading "Yes," agreed Belle Meade.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Preston High School has a six-paddle canoe here now, and Trentville High School will send a canoe crew here in a few days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
Preston
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From this reading Preston High School has a six-paddle canoe here now, and Trentville High School will send a canoe crew here in a few days.
any competition
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
an educational institution
From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Preston High School has a six-paddle canoe here now, and Trentville High School will send a canoe crew here in a few days.
six-paddle
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From this reading Preston High School has a six-paddle canoe here now, and Trentville High School will send a canoe crew here in a few days.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
they'd
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From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
Trentville
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From this reading Preston High School has a six-paddle canoe here now, and Trentville High School will send a canoe crew here in a few days.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading ALL READY TO RACE, BUT----- On the landing stage at the Hotel Pleasant a group of girls stood on the following Tuesday morning.
precisely as stated
From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Preston High School has a six-paddle canoe here now, and Trentville High School will send a canoe crew here in a few days.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading "And very likely they'd win some more laurels for Gridley High School, too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
Wouldn't
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From this reading "Wouldn't Dick and Dave and the rest of their crowd enjoy this lake if they were here with their canoe?" asked Laura Bentley.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," agreed Belle Meade.
