used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
(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 Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
auto-giro
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From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
Clifford
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From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
clusterverbUS /ˈklʌstər/
come together as in a cluster or flock
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
decorationsnounUS /ˌdekərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “decoration” — something used to beautify
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
didn't
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From this reading "Oh, we didn't need them," returned David, smiling.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
every person
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
apart from; not including
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
festoons
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From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
FlickverbUS /flɪk/
flash intermittently
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
FrecklesnounUS /ˈfrekəlz/
plural of “freckle” — a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
someone who hunts game
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
Jane
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From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
immediately past
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
launchverbUS /lɔːntʃ/
set up or found
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
Louise
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From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
engage in
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
McCall
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From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Oh, we didn't need them," returned David, smiling.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
NooknounUS /nʊk/
a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, we didn't need them," returned David, smiling.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Oh, we didn't need them," returned David, smiling.
ShadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Oh, we didn't need them," returned David, smiling.
sunflowersnounUS /ˈsʌnflaʊərz/
plural of “sunflower” — any plant of the genus Helianthus having large flower heads with dark disk florets and showy yellow rays
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Oh, we didn't need them," returned David, smiling.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
bound or secured closely
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
transformverbUS /trænˈsfɔːrm/
subject to a mathematical transformation
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I do think Freckles and those other kids might have helped us," she remarked as she tied on the last cluster of sunflowers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Oh, we didn't need them," returned David, smiling.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
which person or people
From this reading Everybody, that is, except Mr. and Mrs. Flick and a few of the older people, who were preparing the food for the supper on the little island that night.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Jane was helping Clifford Hunter paint pieces of wood which were intended to transform his launch into an auto-giro, and David McCall and Mary Louise picked flowers and leaves all afternoon to make festoons for her canoe.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Everybody at Shady Nook worked all day Monday on the decorations for the boats.
