used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOOD CELEBRATION--ADELAIDE SCHWARMER AND RUTH'S DOG.
ADELAIDEnounUS /ˈædəleɪd/
the state capital of South Australia
From this reading A GOOD CELEBRATION--ADELAIDE SCHWARMER AND RUTH'S DOG.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
in addition
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GOOD CELEBRATION--ADELAIDE SCHWARMER AND RUTH'S DOG.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
CELEBRATIONnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃən/
a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading A GOOD CELEBRATION--ADELAIDE SCHWARMER AND RUTH'S DOG.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
a female human offspring
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not come every year as Schwarmer himself did.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading A GOOD CELEBRATION--ADELAIDE SCHWARMER AND RUTH'S DOG.
Eagle'snounUS /ˈiːɡəlz/
possessive form of “eagle” — any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading They did not come every year as Schwarmer himself did.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GOOD CELEBRATION--ADELAIDE SCHWARMER AND RUTH'S DOG.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading They did not come every year as Schwarmer himself did.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
immediately past
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not come every year as Schwarmer himself did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
patrioticadjectiveUS /ˌpeɪtriˈɑːtɪk/
inspired by love for your country
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
PyrotechnicsnounUS /ˌpaɪroʊˈteknɪks/
(music) brilliance of display (as in the performance of music)
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
Pyrotechnist
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From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
royallyadverbUS /ˈrɔɪəli/
in a royal manner
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
RUTH'SnounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading A GOOD CELEBRATION--ADELAIDE SCHWARMER AND RUTH'S DOG.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
SCHWARMER
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From this reading A GOOD CELEBRATION--ADELAIDE SCHWARMER AND RUTH'S DOG.
ScreamsnounUS /skriːmz/
plural of “scream” — sharp piercing cry
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not come every year as Schwarmer himself did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Ralph learned that the Schwarmer Pyrotechnics and the agent employed to show them off had come as usual on the midnight train.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
which person or people
From this reading "They were in London last Fourth and were royally entertained by a celebrated Pyrotechnist, who invented a patriotic piece called Eagle's Screams on purpose for them," said Ralph.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His wife and daughter had also come, so as a matter of course there would be an extra display.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They did not come every year as Schwarmer himself did.
