used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Couldn't you get dressed in a little while?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The evening is still young, as dances go.
for the reason that
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But say!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
Couldn't
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From this reading Couldn't you get dressed in a little while?
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
dancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The evening is still young, as dances go.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Couldn't you get dressed in a little while?
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
else's
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From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening is still young, as dances go.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Couldn't you get dressed in a little while?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The evening is still young, as dances go.
Gridley
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From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Couldn't you get dressed in a little while?
a message received and understood
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening is still young, as dances go.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
and nothing more
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Couldn't you get dressed in a little while?
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 Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
Prescott's
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From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
express in words
From this reading "But say!
SeniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
not in physical motion
From this reading The evening is still young, as dances go.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Couldn't you get dressed in a little while?
WhoopverbUS /wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
From this reading Gridley Seniors Whoop It Up "Oh, so many, so many congratulations, Dick!" came the response to Prescott's eagerly imparted information.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And so you missed the dance just because you could sympathize with some one else's worry?" demanded Dick.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The evening is still young, as dances go.
